Tests Used to Measure Walking Pace
Clinicians use various tests to evaluate walking pace in different populations. These tests help identify early signs of mobility decline, assess fall risk, and track recovery after injury or illness.
“For healthy older adults, the goal isn’t obsessing over a specific speed but maintaining the ability to walk briskly, comfortably, and without decline over time,” Dr. Sangani says. “Regular walking combined with strength and balance training helps preserve that ability well into later decades.”
Although it doesn’t replace a clinical test, you can try these tests at home, Sangani adds. If you notice slowing over…
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