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Introduction In the fields of physiotherapy, neurorehabilitation, and geriatric care, gait analysis is a cornerstone of patient assessment. Among the myriad of tools available, the Rivermead Visual Gait Assessment (RVGA) stands out as a gold-standard clinical tool. It is simple, quick, and does not require expensive motion capture labs.
| Tool | Items | Best for | Time | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 10 | Neurological rehab | 5 min | | Wisconsin Gait Scale | 14 | Hemiplegic gait | 10 min | | Gait Assessment and Intervention Tool (G.A.I.T.) | 21 | Comprehensive biomechanics | 15 min | | Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) | 8 | Vestibular/falls risk | 10 min | rivermeadvisualgaitassessmentpdfdownload new
A: Clinically, yes (e.g., adding bilateral scoring). Academically, you must cite the original source (Lord, Rochester, & Weatherall, 1999). | Tool | Items | Best for |
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