Walking performance in individuals with lumbar spinal stenosis- possible outcome measures and assessment of known-group validity

One of the primary goals of treatments received by individuals with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication is to improve walking ability. Thus, a thorough and valid assessment of walking ability in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis is needed. Duration of continuous walking and steps per day could be relevant when evaluating walking ability in daily living.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research