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10 Meter Walk Test
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Purpose
To measure speed and efficiency of walking at self selected speed or maximum speed. Can also assess vestibular function. Take average of 3 trials
Useful as an assessment and outcome measure.
Assesment Type
Patient Group
Cerebral Palsy | Musculoskeletal | Neurodisability (Other) | Neuromuscular | Other
Age Group
Children (3-12 years) | Adolescents (13-17 years) | Young Adult (18+ years)
ICF domain
Activity & Participation
Area of assessment
Activities of Daily Living | Balance and co-ordination | Gross Motor
Key description
Cost
Free
Equipment required
Method of marking floor, timer
Training required
Previous training and experience recommended.
Considerations & references
A straight 10 m walkway with markers at 2m where timing starts, and 8 m when timing stops. Assistive devices can be used but should be documented.
Excellent reliability in children with neuromuscular disease and injuries. Children with Neuromuscular Disease: (n = 29; mean age = 11.5 (3.5) years (6-16), Children with Neuromuscular Disease).
3 trials may be beyond some children’s capabilities. Easy to use in any language.
Unable to predict time to complete.
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