Gait Characteristics Children Flashcards
1
Q
12-18 months
A
achieved independent gait
should achieve various positions in sitting
should move into and out of sitting with ease
stands without support
squats to stand
running begins at 18 mths - approx 6 mths after independent walking
2
Q
9-15 months
A
wide BOS - hips abducted, flexed, ER increased step width small steps no hip extension whole foot initial contact reduced single stance time UL high guard position excessive lumbar lordosis normal to fall multiple times a day minimal AP balance - will fall forwards/backwards
3
Q
18-24 months (toddler)
A
base becomes narrower - reduced hip abduction achieve more hip extension heel strike more consistent high cadence genu varum begins to resolve increased stability reduced stiffness and co-contraction
4
Q
3-7 years (mature)
A
3-4 yrs - joint angles resemble adult pattern develop an arm swing heel strike and loading response more constant reduced heel eversion at 4 yrs = genu valgum at max
7 yrs - adult gait increased step length increased cadence increased velocity increased single stance time
