Figuring out why you walk like a duck. If you’re concerned about your duck-footed gait or your child’s waddling walk, a healthcare provider can help sort through what’s happening.

Learn to recognize the symptoms of a duck-footed gait, what causes it, ... Out-toeing can make a child look like they’re waddling from side to side.

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM When you're duck-footed (also called out-toeing), the bones in your leg twist outward, causing your toes to point outward naturally when you stand or walk.

When parents notice their child walking with feet pointing outward like a duck, many wonder if this requires medical attention or will resolve naturally. This walking pattern, medically known as ...

Waddling like a duck might not be top of your agenda when you head to the gym, ... If you feel like the duck walk is too challenging for you, it’s likely that it’s a little too advanced, ...