Rivermead Mobility Index

 

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Objective

The Rivermead Mobility Index assesses functional mobility in gait, balance and transfers after stroke

Intended Population

Those with a diagnosis of Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, Lower Limb Amputees

Method of Use

Description:

• The Rivermead Mobility Index is appropriate for a range of disabilities that include anything from being bedridden to being able to run

15 items:

• 14-self-reported items
• 1 direct observation item
• Items progress in difficulty
• Items are coded as either 0 or 1, depending on whether the patient can complete the task according to specific instructions
• Items receive a score of 0 for a "No" response and 1 for a "Yes" response
• Total scores are determined by summing the points for all items
• A maximum of 15 points is possible; higher scores indicate better mobility performance
• A score of "0" indicates an inability to perform any of the activities on the measure

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