Question
What are the reasons for children walking in a Q-shaped (crane-shaped) pattern?
Answer
The issue may arise when a child does not learn to walk within one month after birth but then develops this condition. Typically, this is because the child started walking too early or did not digest calcium and zinc trace elements within the first month after birth. It is recommended to have the child wear soft-soled shoes, avoid hard-soled shoes, and begin supplementing with calcium and zinc within the first month after birth. If the problem is severe, medical treatment should be sought promptly.