Is Duck Footed Bad?

Having duck feet certainly isn't fatal, but it can lead to unnecessary wear and tear on the body as well as surgery in extreme cases.

Is duck walking bad for you?

If left unaddressed, this walking abnormality can lead to knee and back pain, ankle injuries, and flat feet. In other words, being duck footed can put a lot of additional stress surrounding joints and ligaments or set the stage for injury, including plantar fasciitis due to the additional strain on the fascia.

What causes someone to walk like a duck?

Peroneal muscle atrophy or peroneal nerve injury, as with a spinal problem (such as spinal stenosis or herniated disc), can cause this type of gait. Waddling gait. Movement of the trunk is exaggerated to produce a waddling, duck-like walk.