Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
The Gait Abnormality Rating Scale (GARS) is a clinical tool used to assess and quantify gait abnormalities in individuals. Pronounced as /geɪt æbˈnɔːməlɪti reɪtɪŋ skeɪl/, the term originates from the English words "gait" (meaning the manner of walking), "abnormality" (meaning deviation from the norm), "rating" (meaning a classification or ranking), and "scale" (meaning a set of numbers, amounts, etc., used to measure or compare the level of something).
Overview
The Gait Abnormality Rating Scale is a comprehensive tool that allows clinicians to evaluate the severity of gait abnormalities in patients. It is often used in the field of physical therapy and neurology to assess patients with conditions that affect their ability to walk, such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.
Components
The Gait Abnormality Rating Scale consists of several components that assess different aspects of gait. These include:
- Stride length: The distance covered in one step.
- Cadence: The speed at which an individual walks.
- Foot drop: A condition where the front of the foot drops due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot.
- Gait cycle: The sequence of movements during one step.
Each component is rated on a scale, with higher scores indicating more severe abnormalities.
Usage
The Gait Abnormality Rating Scale is used by healthcare professionals to assess the severity of gait abnormalities, monitor progress in gait rehabilitation, and guide treatment decisions. It is also used in research to quantify the effects of interventions on gait abnormalities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
- Wikipedia's article - Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
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