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What is the main reason for the decline in walking speed in apparently healthy elderly subjects?
What is the main reason for the decline in walking speed in apparently healthy elderly subjects?
- Decrease in muscle power
- Impaired vision
- Change in cadence
- Decrease in step length (correct)
In apparently healthy elderly subjects, what causes an increased reliance on vestibular afferents?
In apparently healthy elderly subjects, what causes an increased reliance on vestibular afferents?
- Impaired vision
- Age-related body sway
- Diminished muscle power
- Loss of distal proprioception (correct)
What is the preferred walking speed in those aged over 80 years, according to the text?
What is the preferred walking speed in those aged over 80 years, according to the text?
- 0.95 m/s (correct)
- 1.0 m/s
- 1.5 m/s
- 1.3 m/s
What is the most common neurological cause of gait disorders mentioned in the text?
What is the most common neurological cause of gait disorders mentioned in the text?
What is the characteristic of cautious gait as described in the text?
What is the characteristic of cautious gait as described in the text?
Which type of gait disorder is characterized by unilateral extension and circumduction?
Which type of gait disorder is characterized by unilateral extension and circumduction?
What type of gait disorder is characterized by irregular, dance-like movements?
What type of gait disorder is characterized by irregular, dance-like movements?
What type of gait disorder is characterized by weakness of foot extensors?
What type of gait disorder is characterized by weakness of foot extensors?
What type of gait disorder is characterized by a drop of swinging leg?
What type of gait disorder is characterized by a drop of swinging leg?
What type of gait disorder is characterized by shortened stance phase on the affected side?
What type of gait disorder is characterized by shortened stance phase on the affected side?
What is estimated to be the fifth most common cause of death in elderly persons?
What is estimated to be the fifth most common cause of death in elderly persons?
Which type of medication is considered an important risk factor for falls in the elderly?
Which type of medication is considered an important risk factor for falls in the elderly?
What is regarded as an important risk factor for falls in the elderly according to newer studies?
What is regarded as an important risk factor for falls in the elderly according to newer studies?
Which of the following is NOT a general measure recommended for the prevention of falls and fall-related injuries in the elderly?
Which of the following is NOT a general measure recommended for the prevention of falls and fall-related injuries in the elderly?
What may occur in healthy persons when there is any suspected or actual threat to balance?
What may occur in healthy persons when there is any suspected or actual threat to balance?
What is a phenomenological classification of falls that may assist in the etiological classification?
What is a phenomenological classification of falls that may assist in the etiological classification?
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with the 'Tripping' type of fall syndrome?
Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with the 'Tripping' type of fall syndrome?
What changes in strategies for standing and walking are induced by any suspected or actual threat to balance?
What changes in strategies for standing and walking are induced by any suspected or actual threat to balance?
Which gender is considered a risk factor for falls?
Which gender is considered a risk factor for falls?
What do healthy persons experience when there is a suspected or actual threat to balance?
What do healthy persons experience when there is a suspected or actual threat to balance?
What is the purpose of the clinical examination of gait?
What is the purpose of the clinical examination of gait?
Which parameter should be examined to assess the speed of walking during the clinical examination of gait?
Which parameter should be examined to assess the speed of walking during the clinical examination of gait?
What is the purpose of applying semiquantitative methods of gait assessment?
What is the purpose of applying semiquantitative methods of gait assessment?
What is the timed up and go (TUG) test designed to assess?
What is the timed up and go (TUG) test designed to assess?
Why is it advisable to perform the neurological examination with most of the patient’s clothes removed?
Why is it advisable to perform the neurological examination with most of the patient’s clothes removed?
Which component of the clinical neurological examination may provide additional information for the classification of a gait disorder?
Which component of the clinical neurological examination may provide additional information for the classification of a gait disorder?
What may require an otological or neuro-otological assessment during the clinical examination of gait?
What may require an otological or neuro-otological assessment during the clinical examination of gait?
'Walking backwards' is an example of a test used for which purpose during the clinical examination of gait?
'Walking backwards' is an example of a test used for which purpose during the clinical examination of gait?
What is the purpose of measuring freely chosen and maximum speed over a defined distance during semiquantitative methods of gait assessment?
What is the purpose of measuring freely chosen and maximum speed over a defined distance during semiquantitative methods of gait assessment?
What is the significance of gait speed and gait disorders in older age?
What is the significance of gait speed and gait disorders in older age?
Which cognitive functions contribute to walking safely?
Which cognitive functions contribute to walking safely?
How does depression influence gait?
How does depression influence gait?
What happens when elderly persons stop walking while talking?
What happens when elderly persons stop walking while talking?
How do patients with dementia walk in relation to their motor and cognitive deficits?
How do patients with dementia walk in relation to their motor and cognitive deficits?
What strategy do healthy persons adopt in situations where there is a risk of falling?
What strategy do healthy persons adopt in situations where there is a risk of falling?
What role does cognitive functioning play in the rehabilitation of gait disorders?
What role does cognitive functioning play in the rehabilitation of gait disorders?
How does anxiety influence gait?
How does anxiety influence gait?
