Gait Analysis Normal Values

Question 1

What gait parameters can be measured clinically?

Answer 1

Temporal and spatial parameters.

Question 2

How can temporal and spatial gait parameters be used?

Answer 2

As a baseline assessment or as a measurement of outcome.

Question 3

Why are temporal and spatial parameters useful in gait assessment?

Answer 3

They can be measured in the clinical setting.

Question 4

What gait variable is specifically highlighted as important?

Answer 4

Walking speed.

Question 5

What does walking speed correlate closely with?

Answer 5

Measures of gait efficiency.

Question 6

Why are normal ranges of gait parameters important?

Answer 6

They are available for comparison.

Question 7

What is the purpose of comparing gait parameters to normal values?

Answer 7

To assess baseline performance and measure outcomes.