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Gait Or Walking Problems

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Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA)*

Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA)*

www.leadingagemn.org

Performance-oriented assessment of mobility problems in elderly patients. JAGS 1986; 34: 119-126. (Scoring description: PT Bulletin Feb. 10, 1993) Page 2 of 4 ... Heels close while walking =1 GAIT SCORE TOTAL GAIT SCORE TOTAL /12 /12 /12 /12 ASSISTIVE DEVICE TOTAL SCORE (BALANCE + GAIT) TOTAL SCORE (BALANCE + GAIT) FALL RISK ...

  Problem, Walking, Gait

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI)/Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI)/Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)

www.exercisepd.com

Scoring focuses on changes in balance or changes in gait patterns during the various walking tasks. A shortened DGI was developed based on Rasch analysis of level of item difficulty for 123 persons with diagnosed balance or vestibular problems. It contains 4 items: horizontal head turns, vertical head turns, gait

  Problem, Walking, Gait

Parkinson’s Disease vs. Parkinsonism

Parkinson’s Disease vs. Parkinsonism

www.parkinson.org

more problems with gait than tremor and have more problems in the lower body. The disorder progresses very slowly in comparison to other types of parkinsonism. People might report an abrupt onset of symptoms or step-wise deterioration (symptoms get worse then plateau for a while). Symptoms in vascular parkinsonism may or may not respond to ...

  Disease, Problem, Gait, Parkinson, Parkinson s disease vs

TINETTI ASSESSMENT TOOL: Description

TINETTI ASSESSMENT TOOL: Description

www.whca.org

TINETTI ASSESSMENT TOOL: GAIT RESIDENT NAME: Initial Instructions: Subject stands with examiner, walks down the hallway or across the room, first at “usual” pace, then back at “rapid but safe” pace. Use usual walking aid. TASK DESCRIPTION OF BALANCE Possible Score Date Score Date Score Date

  Walking, Gait

REHABILITATION OF PARAPLEGIA

REHABILITATION OF PARAPLEGIA

applications.emro.who.int

braces used for gait training. There are a variety of orthosis, but for paraplegic patient a knee ankle foot orthosis (KAFO) is widely recommended. They also help in walking re-education of paraplegics when used with functional electrical stimulation 18,21 . Orthosis help in increasing balance or remove pressure from

  Rehabilitation, Walking, Gait, Rehabilitation of paraplegia, Paraplegia

Fall Risk Assessment and Prevention

Fall Risk Assessment and Prevention

mfpweb.nursing.uic.edu

Most Common Risk Factors {Falls risk increases with age{Persons with previous falls are at greater risk{Multiple chronic conditions {Some disabilities - leg weakness/balance problems{Changes in thinking/problem solving – dementia, brain injury {Trouble walking, standing, moving around{Eye/vision impairments{Certain medications (i.e. for sleeping, anxiety,

  Problem, Walking

Function in Sitting Test (FIST) - POGOe

Function in Sitting Test (FIST) - POGOe

pogoe.org

balance tests involving standing or gait tasks may benefit from testing with the FIST. Patients who experience problems because they are too low functioning for some tests and their progress isn’t adequately reflected with an increased score (i.e., floor effect) on other balance measures may be appropriate for testing with the FIST.

  Problem, Gait

ASSESSMENT Timed Up & Go (TUG)

ASSESSMENT Timed Up & Go (TUG)

www.cdc.gov

can use a walking aid, if needed. Begin by having the patient sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a line 3 meters, or 10 feet away, on the floor. 2 On the word “Go,” begin timing. 3 Stop timing after patient sits back down. 4 Record time. Observe the patient’s postural stability, gait, stride length, and sway. Check all that apply:

  Walking, Gait

Deep Brain Stimulation - Parkinson's Foundation

Deep Brain Stimulation - Parkinson's Foundation

www.parkinson.org

cognitive problems. Patients with an existing pallidotomy who require a second surgery will usually have DBS on the opposite side of the brain. Subthalamotomy has been gaining popularity because it can provide the same types of benefits as pallidotomy, and many medical groups have performed the surgery safely on both sides of the brain.

  Foundations, Problem, Parkinson, Parkinson s foundation

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