Development of Gait

Question 1

2 years gait development

Answer 1

Rapid increase between 1-2.5 years for step length
Reciprocal arm swing emerges
Counter rotation between shoulders and pelvis emerges
Knee flexion wave emerges
Heel strike consistent
Push off emerges

Question 2

3 years gait development

Answer 2

Velocity mature if normalized for height
Hip extends past neutral

Question 3

7 years gait development

Answer 3

Feet under hips for base of support
Adult like single limb support
Cadence decreases with age

Question 4

Cruising and walking with support

Answer 4

8 months

Question 5

Walking with a push toy

Answer 5

10 months

Question 6

Unsupported standing

Answer 6

11 months

Question 7

Independent walking

Answer 7

12 months

Question 8

5 major attributes of typical walking in children

Answer 8

Stability in stance
Sufficient foot clearance in swing
Appropriate prepositioning of the foot for initial contact
Adequate step length
Energy conservation

Question 9

Heel strike emerges and consistent by

Answer 9

Emerges: 18 months
Consistent: 24 months