Rationale: Mild intoeing is a physiological part of skeletal development. It may be caused by inward rotation of the forefoot, forward angulation of the femoral neck, and/or inward tibial rotation. All of these positions typically improve with age and growth. Up to the age of 7–8 years, simple observation of the child’s gait during routine health check-ups is sufficient, provided that the child does not experience significant issues such as frequent tripping, falling, or unilateral abnormalities. Intoeing is a normal variation that usually resolves with growth and cannot be corrected through physiotherapy, braces, or shoe inserts. Persistent attempts to encourage the child to walk "normally" are also ineffective.
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