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DictionarySeeassessmentgait assessment
gait assessmentAn analysis of a person's ability to walk, esp. to identify those deficits that limit safe walking. It involves evaluations of the patient's muscular strength, joint movement, balance, posture, sensory perception, and spatial orientation. CAUTION!During gait assessments, care should be taken to anticipate and prevent injuries that may occur if the patient falls. Synonym: gait analysisSee also: assessmentLegalSeeAssessment |