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What is a significant risk factor for falls in older people?
What is a significant risk factor for falls in older people?
- Neurological system
- Musculoskeletal system
- Gait disorders (correct)
- Sensory systems
When evaluating an older person for a gait disorder, what should be included in the history?
When evaluating an older person for a gait disorder, what should be included in the history?
- Questions on respiratory problems only
- Questions on neurological, orthopedic, and medical symptoms or prior history (correct)
- Questions on prior history of diabetes only
- Questions on vision and hearing only
What should be documented when inquiring about the nature of the problems with walking?
What should be documented when inquiring about the nature of the problems with walking?
- Maximum walking distance (correct)
- Maximum sitting distance
- Maximum standing distance
- Maximum running distance
Who may be able to provide a collateral history regarding falls or walking difficulties?
Who may be able to provide a collateral history regarding falls or walking difficulties?
Which system is responsible for interpreting the information received and selecting the motor programs required for walking?
Which system is responsible for interpreting the information received and selecting the motor programs required for walking?
What is the average preferred walking speed in healthy adults up to the age of 59 years?
What is the average preferred walking speed in healthy adults up to the age of 59 years?
Which part of the brain has a central role in generating automatic walking, particularly in primates?
Which part of the brain has a central role in generating automatic walking, particularly in primates?
What percentage of the gait cycle does the swing phase take up?
What percentage of the gait cycle does the swing phase take up?
What is the purpose of the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test in the context of a gait disorder?
What is the purpose of the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test in the context of a gait disorder?
Which neurological signs were observed in Joan's case suggestive of Parkinson’s disease?
Which neurological signs were observed in Joan's case suggestive of Parkinson’s disease?
What is a common pharmacologic role in managing gait disorders in older individuals?
What is a common pharmacologic role in managing gait disorders in older individuals?
Which level of gait disorder is associated with movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease?
Which level of gait disorder is associated with movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease?
What is a sensitive marker of general health and survival in older adults?
What is a sensitive marker of general health and survival in older adults?
What is the most common non-neurological cause of gait disorders?
What is the most common non-neurological cause of gait disorders?
What correlates more closely with the future emergence of dementia in elderly non-demented persons?
What correlates more closely with the future emergence of dementia in elderly non-demented persons?
Which activity is a common indicator of overall health status in elderly persons?
Which activity is a common indicator of overall health status in elderly persons?
What is the role of cognition in gait, as discussed in the text?
What is the role of cognition in gait, as discussed in the text?
How does anxiety influence gait, as per the text?
How does anxiety influence gait, as per the text?
What is the purpose of the timed up and go (TUG) test, as described in the text?
What is the purpose of the timed up and go (TUG) test, as described in the text?
Why is it important to observe the entire patient while walking, as emphasized in the text?
Why is it important to observe the entire patient while walking, as emphasized in the text?
What is the purpose of gait analysis in the evaluation of a patient?
What is the purpose of gait analysis in the evaluation of a patient?
What distinguishes medium-level gait disorders from low-level gait disorders?
What distinguishes medium-level gait disorders from low-level gait disorders?
In the context of gait and balance performance testing, what are the characteristics of high-level gait disorders (HLGD)?
In the context of gait and balance performance testing, what are the characteristics of high-level gait disorders (HLGD)?
What should be included in the assessment for Parkinson's disease according to the text?
What should be included in the assessment for Parkinson's disease according to the text?
What should be documented when evaluating the clinical examination of gait?
What should be documented when evaluating the clinical examination of gait?
What are the risk factors for falls in older people according to the text?
What are the risk factors for falls in older people according to the text?
What is the most common cause of falls in elderly persons according to the text?
What is the most common cause of falls in elderly persons according to the text?
What is included in the general measures to prevent falls and fall-related injuries according to the text?
What is included in the general measures to prevent falls and fall-related injuries according to the text?
What is the most common neurological cause of gait disorders according to the Bruneck study?
What is the most common neurological cause of gait disorders according to the Bruneck study?
What is the change in preferred walking speed per year in apparently healthy elderly subjects?
What is the change in preferred walking speed per year in apparently healthy elderly subjects?
What changes occur in the strategies for standing and walking when there is a threat to balance in healthy individuals?
What changes occur in the strategies for standing and walking when there is a threat to balance in healthy individuals?
In the Bruneck study, what percentage of elderly people living in the community had a gait disorder between the ages of 60 and 69 years?
In the Bruneck study, what percentage of elderly people living in the community had a gait disorder between the ages of 60 and 69 years?
What is the most common reason for non-neurological gait disorders in adults?
What is the most common reason for non-neurological gait disorders in adults?
How is an antalgic gait characterized?
How is an antalgic gait characterized?
What is the purpose of carrying walking aids, such as crutches, on the unaffected side in patients with gait disturbances?
What is the purpose of carrying walking aids, such as crutches, on the unaffected side in patients with gait disturbances?
What is a typical cause of coxalgic gait?
What is a typical cause of coxalgic gait?
How do patients with antalgic gait lift and lower their foot?
How do patients with antalgic gait lift and lower their foot?
What do patients with antalgic gait appear to be walking as if?
What do patients with antalgic gait appear to be walking as if?
Why do patients with antalgic gait put weight on the affected leg for as short a time as possible?
Why do patients with antalgic gait put weight on the affected leg for as short a time as possible?
What is a characteristic feature of patients with coxalgic gait?
What is a characteristic feature of patients with coxalgic gait?
What is the primary purpose of inquiring about the nature of the problems with walking when evaluating an older person for a gait disorder?
What is the primary purpose of inquiring about the nature of the problems with walking when evaluating an older person for a gait disorder?
What is an important aspect of the history that must be included when evaluating an older person for a gait disorder?
What is an important aspect of the history that must be included when evaluating an older person for a gait disorder?
What role does caregivers play in the evaluation of gait disorders in older people?
What role does caregivers play in the evaluation of gait disorders in older people?
What is a critical consideration when evaluating gait disorders in older people?
What is a critical consideration when evaluating gait disorders in older people?
What should be included in the assessment of an older person for a gait disorder according to the text?
What should be included in the assessment of an older person for a gait disorder according to the text?
What is the purpose of a medication review in the evaluation of patients?
What is the purpose of a medication review in the evaluation of patients?
In gait analysis, what parameters should be clinically examined?
In gait analysis, what parameters should be clinically examined?
What is a distinguishing feature of medium-level gait disorders?
What is a distinguishing feature of medium-level gait disorders?
What is a characteristic of high-level gait disorders (HLGD) caused by cerebrovascular disease?
What is a characteristic of high-level gait disorders (HLGD) caused by cerebrovascular disease?
What should be included in the assessment for Parkinson's disease according to the text?
What should be included in the assessment for Parkinson's disease according to the text?
What is the relationship between walking speed and individual life expectancy in elderly persons, as mentioned in the text?
What is the relationship between walking speed and individual life expectancy in elderly persons, as mentioned in the text?
What is the prevalence of gait and balance disorders in those over 80 years, according to the text?
What is the prevalence of gait and balance disorders in those over 80 years, according to the text?
What does a slow gait in elderly non-demented persons correlate more closely with, as mentioned in the text?
What does a slow gait in elderly non-demented persons correlate more closely with, as mentioned in the text?
What is the most common cause of severe injuries in the elderly, as mentioned in the text?
What is the most common cause of severe injuries in the elderly, as mentioned in the text?
What is the role of cognition in walking, as discussed in the text?
What is the role of cognition in walking, as discussed in the text?
What is the role of cognitive control in walking, as discussed in the text?
What is the role of cognitive control in walking, as discussed in the text?
Which psychological factor is associated with slower gait, as indicated in the text?
Which psychological factor is associated with slower gait, as indicated in the text?
What strategy do healthy individuals adopt when there is a risk of falling, as per the text?
What strategy do healthy individuals adopt when there is a risk of falling, as per the text?
What test is used to evaluate the risk of falling in geriatric patients, as mentioned in the text?
What test is used to evaluate the risk of falling in geriatric patients, as mentioned in the text?
What type of gait pattern is lost in patients with Parkinson’s disease, according to the text?
What type of gait pattern is lost in patients with Parkinson’s disease, according to the text?
What is the approximate percentage of the gait cycle that the swing phase takes up?
What is the approximate percentage of the gait cycle that the swing phase takes up?
What is the average preferred walking speed in healthy adults up to the age of 59 years?
What is the average preferred walking speed in healthy adults up to the age of 59 years?
What is the role of the midbrain locomotor center in the context of walking?
What is the role of the midbrain locomotor center in the context of walking?
Which measure of gait refers to the linear distance covered by one gait cycle?
Which measure of gait refers to the linear distance covered by one gait cycle?
What is an important measure of gait that represents the number of steps per unit of time?
What is an important measure of gait that represents the number of steps per unit of time?
What is the purpose of carrying walking aids, such as crutches, on the unaffected side in patients with gait disturbances?
What is the purpose of carrying walking aids, such as crutches, on the unaffected side in patients with gait disturbances?
How does anxiety influence gait, as per the text?
How does anxiety influence gait, as per the text?
What distinguishes medium-level gait disorders from low-level gait disorders?
What distinguishes medium-level gait disorders from low-level gait disorders?
What system is responsible for interpreting the information received and selecting the motor programs required for walking?
What system is responsible for interpreting the information received and selecting the motor programs required for walking?
What is a sensitive marker of general health and survival in older adults?
What is a sensitive marker of general health and survival in older adults?
What should be considered when evaluating an older person for a gait disorder, based on the text?
What should be considered when evaluating an older person for a gait disorder, based on the text?
What is a typical cause of coxalgic gait according to the text?
What is a typical cause of coxalgic gait according to the text?
What percentage of elderly persons fall every year according to the text?
What percentage of elderly persons fall every year according to the text?
What is a sensitive marker of general health and survival in older adults according to the text?
What is a sensitive marker of general health and survival in older adults according to the text?
What does the examination of gait in older people include, as discussed in the text?
What does the examination of gait in older people include, as discussed in the text?
What is the relationship between polypharmacy and falls in the elderly, as per the newer studies?
What is the relationship between polypharmacy and falls in the elderly, as per the newer studies?
Why do healthy individuals exhibit changes in their standing and walking strategies when faced with a threat to balance?
Why do healthy individuals exhibit changes in their standing and walking strategies when faced with a threat to balance?
What is the primary cause of the decline in walking speed in apparently healthy elderly subjects?
What is the primary cause of the decline in walking speed in apparently healthy elderly subjects?
What does the Bruneck study indicate about the prevalence of gait disorders among the elderly?
What does the Bruneck study indicate about the prevalence of gait disorders among the elderly?
What is indicated by the decline in individual walking speed in elderly subjects?
What is indicated by the decline in individual walking speed in elderly subjects?
