What are you playing at feet?

[Dizzy D]

It has resently come to my attention that I walk funny, you see most "normal" people walk with there toes pointing forwards and feet straght where as I walk like a penguin with my toes pointing out to eather side of me! Also when at home I Always walk on my toes! I also do it when going up sters which I know isn't safe! Have any of you got any tips to help with this. (I must note I have tryed to walk like a "normail person with my feet infront of me but it was extramly uncomfatable and I almost fell over )

[Steph]

I think the only way you could change this is by using orthotic insoles that you can get from a specialist orthotic clinic which you will need to be referred to by your GP. It's most likely due to tight hamstrings which can be common in dyspraxic people-I was told I have them by a professional orthotics clinic and I also have a very odd gait.

[abi]

my feet normally end up pointing inwards, rather than outwards.
i found it is linked to posture, so improving that may help.
if you are worried about it, would like to change it, or it is causing you problems, visit your GP.

[Dizzy D]

ok I'll go see dr Withirengton

[Thirteen-thirty-seven]

Yes, it can be solved with special shoes and/or physiotherapy.

[Dizzy D]

[quoteYes, it can be solved with special shoes][/quote] would this be anny help at school though??

[Steph]

Yes it would help at school as they are basically just normal shoes with insoles fitted to correct the positioning of your feet when walking unless you have a particularly severe case in which case you may be prescribed calipers like one of my students has but that is very, very rare solely for your issue-it's usually when walking is severely impaired that calipers are prescribed. Most people looking at you would not realise you had the insoles as the shoes look completely normal from the outside so you shouldn't get teased about them either.

[JamesStanley]

I went to see a specialist last week and he gave me some of these insoles to put in my shoes they are really good and they have a little wedge on the heel he also gave me a sitting exercise to do that will help my spine and hamstrings.

[Dizzy D]

Went to a foot person (pedomitrist?) today. not gettin soles gettin phiseo insted

[Steph]

I hope the physio helps, DizzyD.

[olivia5]

Hi,

I don't struggle with pointing my feet the right way but as I'm so tall my O.T picked up that my posture isn't right but I think that is to do with dyspraxia something about lower back muscles?

[roseimagines19]

i walk with my feet pointing out!

[Super Nekou]

Hi,

I don't struggle with pointing my feet the right way but as I'm so tall my O.T picked up that my posture isn't right but I think that is to do with dyspraxia something about lower back muscles?

I'm short and my physio years ago picked up my posture is wonky. I walk with a hunch, and I often get a bad back. I also apparantly have a curved spine.

[07williamsdj]

I don't normally take notice of how I walk, too busy absorbing the surroundings, but I always end up standing with my feet pointing outwards.

[Kirbster12]

I have enormous bunions on my feet I have had them for as long as I can remember. My mum thiks that I got the unions because of the way I walk.I can't wear pointy shoes, and we're neversure if we should buy shoe width F or G. My bunions always rub against my shoes. I have got bunion plasters s hopefully they'll work!