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- Dynamic Gait Index | RehabMeasures Database
• The Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) was developed as a clinical tool to assess gait, balance and fall risk It evaluates not only the usual steady-state walking, but also walking during more challenging tasks
- Dynamic Gait Index Calculator
This dynamic gait index calculator determines fall risk in geriatric, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis patients based on balance and walking activities You can discover the instructions for each stage of the assessment and the score interpretation in the text below the form
- Dynamic Gait Index - Physiopedia
The DGI tests the ability of the participant to maintain walking balance while responding to different task demands, through various dynamic conditions It is a useful test in individuals with vestibular and balance problems and those at risk of falls
- Dynamic Gait Index Calculator - MDApp
The dynamic gait index is addressed to patients who are at risk of fall because of different causes, including old age, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis This is a simple evaluation of balance and ability to perform several activities and can help monitor the status of patients with vestibular conditions
- PT Exam Tool Kit - University of Missouri
"With regard to the use of the 4-item DGI as a screening tool for falls, the higher specificity of the 4-item DGI suggests that a closer evaluation of fall risk factors is indicated if an individual has a score of less than 10 of 12 "
- Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)
Purpose population for which tool was developed: The Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) was developed as part of a profile for predicting likelihood of falls in older adults
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