File name: 10 M Walk Test Pdf
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The 10mWT is used to assess walking speed in meters/second (m/s) over a short distance. A clear pathway of at least 10 m ( ft) in length in a designated area over solid flooring is . The 10 Meter Walking Test (10 MWT) assesses short duration walking speed (m/s). It has been used in various patient populations including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, general neurologic . – “The 10 metre walk test measures your walking speed over ten metres. We will test you walking at your comfortable pace and/or as fast as you can”. The AHA seeks informed consent . – the purpose of the 10 metre walk test including the standard testing process, scoring and documentation requirements. – the basic elements of walking and common limitations to walking with specific focus on those relevant to the client population in the local service e.g. veering, tripping, shuffling, antalgic gait pattern, freezing, etc. 10 METRE WALK TEST General Information: Individual walks without assistance 14 meters and the time is measured for the intermediate 10 meters to allow for acceleration and deceleration. start timing when the toes of the leading foot crosses the 2-meter mark stop timing when the toes of the leading foot crosses the meter mark. Quick Look-Up Sheet: Reference Values for metre Walk Test and 6-Minute Walk Test MDC 90 10mWT m/s (comfortable pace) 6MWT 31 metres m/s (fast pace) NORMS 6MWT Norm Distance (in metres) = + (– × age in years) + ( × sex) (Enter “0” for women, “1” for men) 50 WALKING SPEED OF HOUSEHOLD vs COMMUNITY AMBULATORS.