Gait Accross The Lifespan

Question 1

What are the physical characteristics during 9-15 months?

Answer 1

Center of mass (lower thoracic level)

High fat to muscle mass ratio

Question 2

What are 6 facts of standing posture from 9-15 months?

Answer 2

1. Wide base of support
2. Hip abduction, Flexion
3. Excessive femoral anteversion
4. Knee varus
5. Tibia IR
6. heel everted

Question 3

What are five gate characteristics from 9 to 15 months?

Answer 3

1. Wide base of support
2. Full foot initial contact
3. Decreased stride length
4. Increased cadence
5. Foot drop in swing

Question 4

What happens to 
1. Velocity
2. Cadence
3. Stride length
4. Single limb support percent
From age 1 -> 7?

Answer 4

1. velocity increases
2. Cadence decreases
3. Stride length increases
4. Single limb support percent increases