Physiotherapy
Gait Speed Test (10-Meter Walk Test / 10MWT)
Measures walking speed (the "6th vital sign") to assess mobility, fall risk, and frailty.
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Gait Speed Test (10-Meter Walk Test / 10MWT) Result
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Formula
Gait Speed (m/s) = Timed Distance (meters) / Time Taken (seconds)Clinical Pearls
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Limitations
Acceleration and deceleration phases should be excluded from timing by using a 2-meter run-up and 2-meter slowdown buffer.