Test: Gait Examination

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

Have the subject walk a straight line and observe from the front, back, and side. Look for asymmetry in motion, stride length, pelvic rotation, stance phase, foot progression angle, foot supination and pronation, knee position, appropriate upper extremity motion, and sound of impact.
Performed: Bilaterally

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Have the subject walk a straight line and observe from the front, back, and side.

Criteria

• Symmetrical motion
• Stable center of gravity.
• Proper lower extremity alignment
• Stable scapula with glenohumeral motion

Measurement

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LOINC Code

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Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail