Normal development of the gait cycle
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8 months - Sits alone and unsupported - can raise self to sitting
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10 Months - Crawling standing and holding onto furniture become easier; movements in the hips and legs can be jerky
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12 months - supported walking progresses to child being able to walk supported with one hand, child can squat with wide base of support
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15-18 months - child can walk, kneel and stand up unaided; stair climbs on al fours . speed and ease of walking improves towards 18 months
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2 years - climbs stairs two feet per step without help, can run and jump; lacks co-ordination and ; flat foot and hips externally rotated
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3 years - Decreasing base of gait, alternated feet going up stairs, jumps off step two feet landing, can run and hop more efficiently, foot starts to re -supinate or "roll out"
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4 years - child can walk down one foot per step, runs and climbs well, hops one one foot, still has flat foot
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5 years - child can skip on both feet, heel to toe gait and active propulsion
