Functional Walking Test (FWT)
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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.
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