Table 2 List of gait tasks performed in a 6 m walkway. Instructions adapted from the FGA [12]
Gait task | Instructions |
|---|---|
Gait at Self-selected Speed (SSGS) | Walk at your normal speed until I tell you to stop. |
Gait with Change of Speed (CGS) | Begin walking at your normal pace. When I tell you “fast” walk as fast as you can. When I tell you “slow” walk as slowly as you can. |
Gait with Vertical Turns (GVHT) | Walk straight at your normal pace. After three steps tip your head up and keep walking straight. After three more steps tip your head down and keep walking. Continue alternating head movement every three steps. |
Gait with Horizontal Turns (GHHT) | Walk straight at your normal pace. After three steps turn your head left and keep walking straight. After three more steps turn your head right and keep walking. Continue alternating head movement every three steps. |
Gait with Eyes Closed (GEC) | Walk at your normal speed with eyes closed until I tell you to stop. |
Fast Gait (FGS) | Walk as fast as you safely can until I tell you to stop. |
Slow Gait (SLGS) | Walk as slowly as you can until I tell you to stop. |