Rollator use adversely impacts on assessment of gait and mobility during geriatric rehabilitation.

Authors

  • Michael Schwenk
  • Marita Schmidt
  • Matthias Pfisterer
  • Peter Oster
  • Klaus Hauer

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0791

Keywords:

assistive devices, rollator, walking aid, geriatric assessment, geriatric rehabilitation, gait, mobility, treatment outcome, responsiveness.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the influence of the use of a rollator walking aid on assessment of gait and mobility. DESIGN: Prospective, longitudinal study. SUBJECTS: Geriatric patients during inpatient rehabilitation (n=109

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Published

2011-03-20

How to Cite

Schwenk, M., Schmidt, M., Pfisterer, M., Oster, P., & Hauer, K. (2011). Rollator use adversely impacts on assessment of gait and mobility during geriatric rehabilitation. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 43(5), 424–429. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-0791

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 5 (2011)

Section

Original Report

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