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06 Nov 2017, 8:44 am

magz wrote:
Back to the OP - this is my daughter catched running on a photo by her teacher:
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She is wearing shoes but she clearly uses the barefoot-style running mechanics (toes down).
Yes, she loves barefoot in the summer and at home.


That's really cool! I've been trying out this walking style, and it's really helped with my back. I get it that there is a toe walking style that's not really efficient, but I am not at all certain that what they try to teach us is 'normal' now has always been 'normal'.


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08 Nov 2017, 6:11 pm

That looks like the exact opposite of the idea of "earth shoes".

Do they still make Earth Shoes?



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08 Nov 2017, 6:46 pm

As a kid, I remember watching my Mom toe-walk (ball of foot). And yes, I'm pretty sure she's on the spectrum, too.

Even as a kid, I thought her reason was that you put less of your foot in contract with a cold kitchen tile floor. That is, toe walking is a response to a sensory issue.



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08 Nov 2017, 8:40 pm

kraftiekortie wrote:
You should balance a book on your head....one of those big hard-bound volumes...

"Now stand up straight, and do not walk but try to float."
"I feel a little foolish. Am I floating?"
"Like a little boat."

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