Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Gait Speed


Gait Speed tests are easy to perform and evaluate. Gait Speed is the pace of movement of an individual. Slow gait speed are mostly due to body and mind ailments. Whilst Gait Speed tests are being used  primarily to gauge the health of elderly people, the test can also generally be used for cancer patient's prognosis.

Generally most people can walk at a pace of 3 mph.

Frail people moves in a much slower speed. Visit here to read more about Gait Speed tests and its implications.

Take care

Allen Lai

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