Scientists have found that the development of a child's gait depends on what part of the world he grows up in. Discuss
Most studies show that by sevenyears, the length and step time of the child correspond to those of an adult. However, it is known that gait can still be unstable as long as the legs continue to grow. In addition, cultural factors can influence gait. For example, in South Africa, children of primary school age already demonstrate a mature angle of rotation of the hip when walking. But in France, such a mature gait does not develop until the age of 12.
A new study from Japan finds moremore subtle differences in how we learn to walk. Thus, unlike children from South Africa, Japanese children do not show significant changes in hip movements with age. The researchers noted that the gait characteristics of Japanese children aged 6-12 differ from those observed in children from other countries. Most likely, this is influenced by differences in lifestyle, physique and cultural factors.