Development of independent walking in toddlers

Yuri P Ivanenko; Nadia Dominici; Francesco Lacquaniti

doi:10.1249/JES.0b013e31803eafa8

Development of independent walking in toddlers

Yuri P Ivanenko, Nadia Dominici, Francesco Lacquaniti

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Abstract

Surprisingly, despite millions of years of bipedal walking evolution, the gravity-related pendulum mechanism of walking does not seem to be implemented at the onset of independent walking, requiring each toddler to develop it. We discuss the precursor of the mature locomotor pattern in infants as an optimal starting point strategy for gait maturation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	67-73
Number of pages	7
Journal	Exercise and Sport Science Reviews
Volume	35
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1249/JES.0b013e31803eafa8
Publication status	Published - Apr 2007

Keywords

Adaptation, Physiological
Child Development
Foot
Gait
Gravitation
Humans
Infant
Leg
Postural Balance
Thigh
Walking
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

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