Gait Analysis
What I need
- Arm chair is set up
- Tape is marked on the floor 10 feet (3m)
- Both of patient's shoulders are fully visible (No hair down, No collar on shirt, No scarf)
- Tripod is set up with device/camera perpendicular to the ground.
- The camera frame will have the feet and shoulders in view for the entire recording.
- After the start of recording, count 1, 2, 3 as the patient sits still and then say "Go"
- Once the patient returns to the chair, count 1, 2, 3 as the patient sits still and then stop recording
- Start the stopwatch at "Go" and stop when the patient sits. Input this in the survey in the system.
1. Tap on the Patient Name (or add the patient to CaptureProof).
2. Tap on the Activate Protocol button in the lower right corner.
3. Tap on the Start TUG in ED.
4. Ask STEADI questions to the patient, and if there is a caregiver around, to the caregiver.
STEADI Patient
If there is a caregiver available to answer questions, please ask these below, if not, skip to the next step, the TUG test practice.
STEADI Caregiver
5. Practice the TUG Test with the patient. And answer any questions.
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS (read exactly as written):
Please sit still in an armchair with your back against the chair.
When I say Go, I want you to:
- Stand up from the chair.
- Walk to the line on the floor as quickly and safely as possible.
- Turn.
- Walk back to the chair as quickly and safely as possible.
- Sit down again and sit still for at least 3 seconds.
Record the TUG Test.
Safely mark 10 feet (3m) on the floor.
CAMERA OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS:
The camera is set up in the tripod, perpendicular to the ground and has the ability to see the patients feet and shoulders at all times while recording. Set up the shot with the patient standing at the turn line to ensure shoulders and feet remain in frame.
- The patient sits still in the armchair with his/her back against the chair back.
- [PRESS RED BUTTON] patient sits still for 3 seconds and then you say Go.
- Task is done.
- Wait 3 seconds with the patient sitting still. [PRESS RED BUTTON]
PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS (read exactly as written):
Please sit still in an armchair with your back against the chair.
When I say Go, I want you to:
- Stand up from the chair.
- Walk to the line on the floor as quickly and safely as possible.
- Turn.
- Walk back to the chair as quickly and safely as possible.
- Sit down again and sit still for at least 3 seconds.
Timed get up and go
HOW TO VIDEO
7. Answer questions in the TUG ANALYSIS Survey
