Walk of Japanese children develops differently from kids in other countries: Study

Updated: Aug 9 2022 4:01PM

Tokyo, Aug 9 (PTI) The manner of walking, or gait, of Japanese children develops differently from that of kids in other countries, according to a study.

Gait is a complex, unconscious motor pattern, essential for most daily activities. It comprises a sequence of movements that involve the hip, knee, and foot.

A motor pattern is a particular sequence of muscle movements directed to accomplishing an external purpose.

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