Tinetti Gait Test

Date:

     

Gait Initiation:

hesitancy, multiple attempts = 0

no hesitancy = 1

     

Step Length

R swing foot passes L stance leg = 1

L swing foot passes R stance leg = 1

     

Foot Clearance

R foot completely clears floor =1

L foot complete clears floor = 1

     

Step Symmetry

R and L step unequal = 0

R and L step equal = 1

     

Step Continuity

Stopping of discontinuity between steps

Steps appear continuous=1

     

Path (excursion)

Marked deviation = 0

Mild/Mod deviation or uses devices = 1

Straight and without assistive devices = 2

     

Trunk

Marked sway or use of assistive devices = 0

No sway, but knee or trunk flexion or spreads arms out while walking = 1

None of the above deviations = 2

     

Base of Suport

Heels apart = 0

Heels almost touching with gait = 1

     

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