Dry needling in pediatrics: idiopathic toe walker

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  • July 18, 2018 at 4:34 pm #71469
    Kinnari
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    Hello everyone,
    Any research/ experience/insight for dry needling for gastroc/ Achillis for toe walker. Pt is a 7 year old, idipathic toe walker. neuro ruled out.

    Much appreciate!

    Thanks
    Kinnari Vora

    July 20, 2018 at 8:00 am #71477
    Frank Gargano
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    Sorry, I have not had experience treating that and I am not aware of any research that addresses that specific issue. I will open that up to the forum to see if we have an pediatric practitioners.

    July 23, 2018 at 2:20 pm #71517
    Kinnari
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    Thank you!

    July 23, 2018 at 8:17 pm #71522
    Jpopowich
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    Check for retained primitive reflexes ….. could have a retained Babinski Reflex which needs a brain based approach to correct

    July 31, 2018 at 12:50 pm #71576
    Kinnari
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    Thanks John. Not positive but a good reminder. Definitely has some sensory seeking behavior.

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