Functional Gait Disorders: Clinical presentations, Phenotypes and Implications for treatment
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DOI: 10.1080/02699052.2023.2165158
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Functional Gait Disorders (FGD) are a common presentation of motor-Functional Neurological Disorders (motor-FND) that affect walking ability. Aim To provide a narrative review of the current literature on FGD. Methods A narrative overview… read more here.
Keywords: motor symptoms; gait disorders; motor; treatment ... See more keywords
Editors' Note: Shoulder-Tap Test for Functional Gait Disorders: A Sign of Abnormal Anticipatory Behavior
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000200865
Abstract: Dr. Coebergh and colleagues described exaggerated postural responses in 25 patients with functional gait disorders, following a sudden shoulder tap applied by an examiner from behind the patient. In response, Dr. Geroin et al. comment… read more here.
Keywords: gait disorders; functional gait; shoulder tap; test ... See more keywords
Investigating the Relationship of the Functional Gait Assessment to Spatiotemporal Parameters of Gait and Quality of Life of Individuals With Stroke.
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DOI: 10.1519/jpt.0000000000000173
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Walking in the community is an important aspect of independence and quality of life (QOL) that poses challenges for individuals with stroke. This study investigated whether performance on the Functional Gait Assessment… read more here.
Keywords: functional gait; fga score; individuals stroke; gait ... See more keywords
Does Hands-on Guarding Influence Performance on the Functional Gait Assessment?
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DOI: 10.1519/jpt.0000000000000217
Abstract: Background and Purpose: An accurate fall risk assessment is an important component of fall prevention, though a fall could occur during testing. To minimize this risk, different guarding methods are used, though there is disagreement… read more here.
Keywords: functional gait; guarding methods; performance; assessment ... See more keywords