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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
The Functional Walking Test (FWT) is a simple tool used to measure functional mobility in children, especially those with cognitive disorders. The Functional Walking Test was | The Functional Walking Test (FWT) is a simple tool used to measure functional mobility in children, especially those with cognitive disorders. The Functional Walking Test was developed to assess balance associated with walking, and to analyze and measure the functional walking ability in children. <ref name=":0">Quinn Aoife, O'Regan Myra, Horgan Frances. Psychometric evaluation of the functional walking test for children with cerebral palsy. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2011:33(25–26): 2397–2403.</ref> | ||
It was developed since scales such as the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFO), the Functional Mobility Scale, and the Berg Balance Scale, all lacked qualities that were directed towards higher functioning children with cerebral palsy, higher lvel of gross motor ability, or limitations for children with hemiplegia. <ref name=":0" /> | It was developed since scales such as the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFO), the Functional Mobility Scale, and the Berg Balance Scale, all lacked qualities that were directed towards higher functioning children with cerebral palsy, higher lvel of gross motor ability, or limitations for children with hemiplegia. <ref name=":0" /> | ||
A 'functional walk' can be classified as the ability to stop, start, turn, and get into a position. | A 'functional walk' can be classified as the ability to stop, start, turn, and get into a position. <ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Development of the Functional Walking Test == | |||
The scale was initially developed in several stages. It was primarily developed as an ordinal scale, with a focus group of clinicians and therapists who identified characteristics and items of functional walking. Subsequent to this, items were removed and reliability testing was conducted. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
The Functional Walking Test consists of 11 tests, divided into 5 categories: <ref name=":0" /> | |||
* Kneeling | |||
* Standing from kneeling | |||
* Standing | |||
* Waling | |||
* Stairs | |||
Specific rules and guidelines of the test are explained in a manual that comes with the test. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
The maximum score is 23. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
Of these five categories, items examined include the ability to walk on one's knees, to ascend and descend an incluine, and ot walk on a narrow beam. These actions test for aspects of balance and postural control necessary for gait. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
The test is quick to conduct, taking 10 minutes to score. It is done on a special scoring template , and takes minimal equipment and space to conduct. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
== Audience == | == Audience == | ||
It is expected that all the items on the test can be performed by a 4-year old, without motor impairments. | |||
== How it is Used == | == How it is Used == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
The Functional Walking Test (FWT) is a simple tool used to measure functional mobility in children, especially those with cognitive disorders. The Functional Walking Test was developed to assess balance associated with walking, and to analyze and measure the functional walking ability in children. [1]
It was developed since scales such as the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFO), the Functional Mobility Scale, and the Berg Balance Scale, all lacked qualities that were directed towards higher functioning children with cerebral palsy, higher lvel of gross motor ability, or limitations for children with hemiplegia. [1]
A 'functional walk' can be classified as the ability to stop, start, turn, and get into a position. [1]
Development of the Functional Walking Test[edit | edit source]
The scale was initially developed in several stages. It was primarily developed as an ordinal scale, with a focus group of clinicians and therapists who identified characteristics and items of functional walking. Subsequent to this, items were removed and reliability testing was conducted. [1]
The Functional Walking Test consists of 11 tests, divided into 5 categories: [1]
- Kneeling
- Standing from kneeling
- Standing
- Waling
- Stairs
Specific rules and guidelines of the test are explained in a manual that comes with the test. [1]
The maximum score is 23. [1]
Of these five categories, items examined include the ability to walk on one's knees, to ascend and descend an incluine, and ot walk on a narrow beam. These actions test for aspects of balance and postural control necessary for gait. [1]
The test is quick to conduct, taking 10 minutes to score. It is done on a special scoring template , and takes minimal equipment and space to conduct. [1]
Audience[edit | edit source]
It is expected that all the items on the test can be performed by a 4-year old, without motor impairments.
How it is Used[edit | edit source]
Reliability and Validity[edit | edit source]
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