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If your child struggles with mobility, you’re not alone. Whether your child walks independently or uses assistance to mobilise, the right assessment, and the orthotic help can help them achieve their goals.
Getting around independently relies on strength, balance, coordination, and stable joints. When one of these areas develops more slowly—or is affected by conditions like developmental delay or cerebral palsy—your child may have difficulty mobilising without further support. Orthoses can help by supporting weak muscles, improving alignment, minimising deterioration and giving your child a stable base to learn new skills with confidence.
Walking difficulties describe any challenge a child has with learning to walk or walking smoothly. You might notice:
These signs are common in children with low muscle tone, motor delays, or neurological conditions. Many children improve with the right support and time.
Walking difficulties can occur for several reasons. Common causes include:
Sometimes there’s no clear cause. What matters most is understanding what your child needs now. Seek urgent review if your child suddenly cannot bear weight, develops a fever with a limp, or has severe pain.
Some children simply need more time, and mild walking delays often improve as strength and coordination develop. However, if your child has persistent instability, significant flat feet, or difficulty progressing past standing, extra support may be helpful. Orthoses don’t change the structure of the foot but can make movement easier and safer while your child learns new skills. Many children gradually rely on less support as they grow stronger.
Assessment may include:
Seek help if your child:
A paediatric physiotherapist or orthotist can help guide next steps.
Treatment depends on why walking is difficult. Support may include:
Many children start with stronger support, then step down to lighter devices as their skills improve. The goal is always progress toward confident, independent movement.
With expert care and guidance, we’ll help you feel supported every step of the way.
