Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

1-2009

Program

Physical Therapy

Abstract

Walking speed is "almost the perfect measure." This review summarizes the strong psychometric properties of walking speed and robust evidence for using this clinical measurement. Walking speed is easily measurable, clinically interpretable, and a potentially modifiable risk factor. For these reasons, using WS as the sixth vital sign is both pragmatic and essential.

Comments

Erratum in J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2009;32(3):110.

DOI

10.1519/00139143-200932020-00002

PMID

20039582

Publication

Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy

Volume

32

Issue

2

Pages

2-5

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