Stroke and Community Access

Question 1

What is considered limited household ambulation?

Answer 1

independent home mobility, low endurance

Question 2

what is considered unlimited household ambulation?

Answer 2

independent home mobility without limits

Question 3

what is considered limited community ambulation?

Answer 3

independent community mobility, limited by endurance or speed

Question 4

what is considered community ambulation?

Answer 4

independent community mobility without limits

Question 5

What is the velocity to be a household ambulator?

Answer 5

0.4 m/sec

Question 6

What are some abilities one has to have to be a community ambulator?

Answer 6

navigate changes in surfaces
avoid obstacles
endure distance
manage lighting changes
manage visual/auditory distractions
manage load carrying
handle weather changes

Question 7

what is the most important ability to have to be a community ambulator?

Answer 7

walk with sufficient velocity

Question 8

What is the velocity to be a limited community ambulator?

Answer 8

0.4 - 0.8 m/sec

Question 9

what is the velocity to be a community ambulator?

Answer 9

1.2 - 1.4 m/sec

Question 10

What is the velocity to cross street at stop light?

Answer 10

1.2 m/sec for 13-27 meters and the ability to negotiate 7-8” curbs independently