Ambulation [Sullivan]

Question 1

someone who walks for exercise only either at home or in parallel bars during PT

Answer 1

Physiologic walker

Question 2

Type of walker that relies on walking to some extent for home activities and requires assistance for some walking activities
They also use a WC / unable to perform others

Answer 2

limited household walker

Question 3

This type of walker can walk unlimited distances outside

Answer 3

Community walker

Question 4

[Classification of Ambulation; Perry et al.]
- Able to walk throughout home
- Does not use WC in the home
- Difficulty on stairs
- gait speed: <0.40 m/s

Answer 4

Household walker (Perry)

Question 5

[Classification of Ambulation; Perry et al.]
- can enter and leave home independently
- ascends/descends curbs independently
- manage stairs
- independent walking in some moderate community settings (usually one or two places i.e., visiting friend in local restaurants)
- Gait speed: 0.40-0.80 m/s

Answer 5

Limited Community Walker (perry)

Question 6

[Classification of Ambulation; Perry et al.]
- independent walking in home and all community activities
- can walk in crowded areas and on uneven terrain
- Gait speed: >0.80 m/s

Answer 6

Community Walker (perry)

Question 7

[Classification of Ambulation; Fulk et al.]
- 100-2,499 steps/day
- Gait speed: <0.49 m/s
- 6MWT distance: <205 meters

Answer 7

Household walker (fulk)

Question 8

[Classification of Ambulation; Fulk et al.]
- 2,500-7,499 steps/day
- Gait speed: 0.49-0.92 m/s
- 6MWT distance: 205-287 meters

Answer 8

Limited Community walker (fulk)

Question 9

[Classification of Ambulation; Fulk et al.]
- > or equal tto 7,500 steps/day
- gait speed: >0.92 m/s
- 6MWT distance: >287 meters

Answer 9

Community Walker (fulk)