Podcast
Questions and Answers
What percentage of people over 80 years old experience gait and balance disorders?
What percentage of people over 80 years old experience gait and balance disorders?
- 20%
- 40%
- 10%
- 60% (correct)
How does living in large cities affect the walking speed of individuals compared to those living in rural areas?
How does living in large cities affect the walking speed of individuals compared to those living in rural areas?
- It has minimal effect on walking speed
- It has no effect on walking speed
- It makes individuals walk significantly faster (correct)
- It slows down walking speed
What is a sensitive indicator of the overall health status and closely correlates with individual life expectancy in elderly persons?
What is a sensitive indicator of the overall health status and closely correlates with individual life expectancy in elderly persons?
- Climbing stairs
- Walking speed (correct)
- Running
- Lifting weights
What do gait impairments greatly affect and restrict in those affected?
What do gait impairments greatly affect and restrict in those affected?
What is the most common cause of severe injuries in the elderly, according to the text?
What is the most common cause of severe injuries in the elderly, according to the text?
What do slow gait in elderly non-demented persons correlate more closely with, compared to subjective cognitive impairment?
What do slow gait in elderly non-demented persons correlate more closely with, compared to subjective cognitive impairment?
What is a common activity of daily living and at the same time a very complex one, involving all levels of the nervous system and many parts of the musculoskeletal apparatus as well as the cardiorespiratory system?
What is a common activity of daily living and at the same time a very complex one, involving all levels of the nervous system and many parts of the musculoskeletal apparatus as well as the cardiorespiratory system?
What are gait disorders and falls largely underdiagnosed and often receive?
What are gait disorders and falls largely underdiagnosed and often receive?
What is a common reason why axial motor symptoms are usually less well documented in medical reports?
What is a common reason why axial motor symptoms are usually less well documented in medical reports?
What are some common causes of gait disorders mentioned in the text?
What are some common causes of gait disorders mentioned in the text?
In older age, what are some possible causes of gait disorders according to the text?
In older age, what are some possible causes of gait disorders according to the text?
What should be considered if a gait disorder has an acute onset?
What should be considered if a gait disorder has an acute onset?
What is important in the evaluation of gait disorders according to the text?
What is important in the evaluation of gait disorders according to the text?
What is the intended purpose of the review mentioned in the text?
What is the intended purpose of the review mentioned in the text?
Why should cerebrovascular causes be considered in case of an acute onset gait disorder?
Why should cerebrovascular causes be considered in case of an acute onset gait disorder?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
