Functional Gait Assessment

Question 1

Equipment Needed

Answer 1

Obstacle of 9 inches in height (recommend two stacked shoeboxes that are each 4.5 inches in height), steps that are 7.75” to 9 in in height with B rails, stop watch

Question 2

Considerations

Answer 2

1) Individuals should walk without assistance of another person
2) Document any AD or bracing used
3) Some items specify a score based on the use of an AD. IF use of a device is not specified for scoring in a particular item, the patient should be tested without the device
4) Subsequent assessments should be completed with the same device

Question 3

Cut off score for non specific older adults

Answer 3

=22/30 means risk of falls

Question 4

PD cut off score

Answer 4

<15/30

Question 5

PD Cut off score for inpatients

Answer 5

<18/30

Question 6

Stroke MDC

Answer 6

4.2 points

Question 7

Acute Vestibular MDC

Answer 7

6 points

Question 8

Community Dwelling Adults MCID

Answer 8

4 points

Question 9

PD MDC (Hoehn & Yahr stages 1-3)

Answer 9

4.3 points