Functional Gait Analysis Calculator

Functional Gait Analysis Formula:

\[ \text{Score} = \sum \text{Items} \]

Gait on Level Surface:

Change in Gait Speed:

Gait With Horizontal Head Turns:

Gait With Vertical Head Turns:

Gait and Pivot Turn:

Step Over Obstacle:

Gait With Narrow Base of Support:

Gait With Eyes Closed:

Ambulating Backwards:

Steps:

Functional Gait Analysis Score:

Definition: Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) is a clinical tool used to assess postural stability during various walking tasks.

Purpose: It helps evaluate fall risk and assess gait abnormalities in patients with balance and vestibular disorders.

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ \text{Score} = \sum \text{Items} \]

Where:

Scoring: Each item is scored from 0 (severe impairment) to 3 (normal performance). The maximum possible score is 30.

Score Ranges:

Instructions: For each of the 10 test items, enter the score (0-3) based on patient performance. The calculator will sum all item scores.

Q1: What does each score (0-3) represent?
A: 0=Severe impairment, 1=Moderate impairment, 2=Mild impairment, 3=Normal performance.

Q2: Who should perform this assessment?
A: A trained healthcare professional (PT, OT, or physician) should administer and score the test.

Q3: What conditions is this test useful for?
A: Useful for Parkinson's disease, stroke, vestibular disorders, and general fall risk assessment.

Q4: How long does the test take?
A: Typically 10-15 minutes to administer all 10 items.

Q5: What's the minimum clinically important difference?
A: A change of 4 points is considered clinically meaningful.