The Figure-of-8 Walk Test used to detect the loss of motor skill in walking among persons with Parkinson's disease.

CONCLUSION: The F8W is a valid indicator of the motor skill of walking in PWP. Use of the F8W may uncover walking difficulties not identified by usual gait speed.
PMID: 32543340 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - June 15, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Lowry K, Woods T, Malone A, Krajek A, Smiley A, Van Swearingen J Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research