Gait Outcome Measures

Question 1

what should be considered when selecting an outcome measure?

Answer 1

What is measured
Purpose of measure
Psychometric properties
Clinical utility (easy to administer)
Type of measure

Question 2

what are the ANPT core measures

Answer 2

6 MWT
10-meter walk test
FGA
5 x STS
Berg Balance Scale
ABC

Question 3

what does the 6 MWT measure?

Answer 3

endurance

Question 4

what does the FGA measure?

Answer 4

Postural stability during various walking tasks (balance during gait)

Question 5

what does the 10-meter walk test measure?

Answer 5

gait speed
predict type of ambulator

Question 6

what does the ABC measure?

Answer 6

participation
Self-report level of confidence on tasks related to walking

Question 7

household ambulator gait speed

Answer 7

< 0.4 m/s

Question 8

limited community ambulator gait speed

Answer 8

0.4-0.8 m/s

Question 9

community ambulator gait speed

Answer 9

> 0.8 m/s

Question 10

gait speed to safely cross the street

Answer 10

1.38 m/s (fastest light)
(slow - 0.71; average 1.21)

Question 11

what is the L-test of functional mobility for?

Answer 11

LE amputation
modified TUG with L path
minimize ceiling effect of TUG

Question 12

what outcome measure could be used to justify a LE prothesis?

Answer 12

amputee mobility predictor
(measure ambulatory potential of LE amputees)

Question 13

what does the DGI measure?

Answer 13

ability to modify balance while walking to changing demands

Question 14

what population is the DGI used for?

Answer 14

vestibular dysfunction
higher functioning

Question 15

which outcome measure is used for TBI?

Answer 15

HiMat (assesses level of mobility)

Question 16

what is a self-report measure for MS pts?

Answer 16

multiple sclerosis walking scale (MSWS-12)
(higher score = greater impact on walking)

Question 17

outcome measure for SCI

Answer 17

WISCI

Question 18

outcome measure for stroke

Answer 18

functional ambulation classification