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Gait and Balance Assessment.

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  • 1Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.

Seminars in Neurology
|October 6, 2016
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Physical Therapy
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Gait and balance deficits are prevalent in numerous neurologic disorders.
  • These impairments significantly reduce patients' quality of life.
  • Understanding the underlying causes is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply neurologic examination findings to gait and balance deficits.
  • To summarize relationships between common impairment measures.
  • To aid clinicians in identifying and managing these deficits.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on gait and balance in neurologic conditions.
  • Synthesis of information from neurologic examinations.
  • Analysis of relationships among common impairment assessment tools.

Main Results:

  • Established connections between specific neurologic findings and gait/balance impairments.
  • Identified key measures for assessing deficits.
  • Provided a framework for interpreting these measures.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic approach using neurologic examination is effective for diagnosing gait and balance issues.
  • Understanding impairment relationships aids in targeted clinical decision-making.
  • Improved identification and management strategies can enhance patient outcomes.

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