Article
AFP-Viewpoint_Clinical importance of assessing gait PUBLISHED April 2016.pdf
Australian Family Physician
(2016)
Abstract
In this article, we aim to provide a strong rationale for why the assessment of walking (gait) speed of older adults should be an integral component of general practice. We suggest that by regularly assessing gait speed and using evidence-based approaches to improve gait and reduce the risk of falls general practitioners (GPs) will be able to substantially improve patients’ physical performance outcomes, ease care burden and reduce healthcare costs.
Disciplines
Publication Date
Fall April, 2016
Citation Information
Samantha Fien, Timothy Henwood, Mike Climstein and Justin Keogh. "AFP-Viewpoint_Clinical importance of assessing gait PUBLISHED April 2016.pdf" Australian Family Physician Vol. 45 Iss. 4 (2016) p. 250 - 251 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/michael_climstein/90/