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Normal development  of the gait cycle

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  • 8 months - Sits alone and unsupported - can raise self to sitting

  • 10 Months -  Crawling standing and holding onto furniture become easier; movements in the hips and legs can be jerky

  • 12 months - supported walking progresses to child being able to walk supported with one hand, child can squat with wide base of support

  • 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

  • 2 years - climbs stairs two feet per step without help, can run and jump; lacks co-ordination and ; flat foot and hips externally rotated

  • 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"

  • 4 years - child can walk down one foot per step, runs and climbs well, hops one one foot, still has flat foot

  • 5 years - child can skip on both feet, heel to toe gait and active propulsion

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REFERRALS

We accept all major health insurance and government management plans. 
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You do not need a doctors referral to make an appointment at By the Bay Podiatry. Most private health funds cover Podiatric services and orthotics under their ancillary tables.

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By the Bay Podiatry accepts Enhanced Primary Care Plans "EPC", Team Care Arrangement or chronic disease management plan which is a set up by your doctor through Medicare. There is a gap payment of $20 for an initial consult and $10 for follow up consults. Consult with your GP to find out whether you would be eligible for this scheme.

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For return service men and women or DVA patients whether on a gold or white card need to obtain a doctors referral for their appointments and other services we can provide to be claimed under the Department of Veteran affairs.

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We also accept work cover, TAC and NDIS health scheme patients.

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