Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) - Step around obstacle task score

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Name:
Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) - Step around obstacle task score
Steward:
NINDS
Definition:
Score for the subject/participant's performance on the Step Around Obstacles task, as part of the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI)
Registration Status:
Qualified

Permissible Values:

Data Type:
Value List
Unit of Measure:
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Value Code Name Code Code System Code Description
3 Normal: Is able to walk around cones safely without changing gait speed, no evidence of imbalance. Normal: Is able to walk around cones safely without changing gait speed, no evidence of imbalance.
2 Mild impairment: Is able to step around both cones, but must slow down and adjust steps to clear cones. Mild impairment: Is able to step around both cones, but must slow down and adjust steps to clear cones.
1 Moderate impairment: Is able to clear cones but must significantly slow speed to accomplish task or requires verbal cueing. Moderate impairment: Is able to clear cones but must significantly slow speed to accomplish task or requires verbal cueing.
0 Severe impairment: Cannot perform without assistance. Severe impairment: Cannot perform without assistance.

Designations:

Designation:
Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) - Step around obstacle task score
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Designations:

Definition:
Score for the subject/participant's performance on the Step Around Obstacles task, as part of the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI)
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Reference Documents:

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Document:
Shumway-cook A, Woolacott MH. Control of posture and balance. In: Shumway-Cook A, Woolacott MH. Motor Control Theory and Practical Applications. Maryland: Williams & Wilkins; 1995: 12
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Wrisley DM, Walker ML, Echternach JL, Strasnick B. Reliability of the dynamic gait index in people with vestibular disorders. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2003;84(10):1528–1533.

Identifiers:

Source:
NLM
Id:
mJZ7gLdaTI
Version:
1.0
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NINDS
Id:
C54458
Version:
1
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BRICS Variable Name
Id:
DGIStepAroundObstclScore
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