Performance‐Oriented Assessment of Mobility Problems in Elderly Patients

Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyVolume 34, Issue 2 p. 119-126 Performance-Oriented Assessment of Mobility Problems in Elderly Patients Dr. Mary E. Tinetti MD, Corresponding Author Dr. Mary E. Tinetti MD Department of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.Department of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, P.O. Box 3333, New Haven, CT 06510–8056.Search for more papers by this author Dr. Mary E. Tinetti MD, Corresponding Author Dr. Mary E. Tinetti MD Department of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.Department of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, P.O. Box 3333, New Haven, CT 06510–8056.Search for more papers by this author First published: February 1986 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.1986.tb05480.xCitations: 2,203 Supported in part by a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant and by a National Institute on Aging Academic Award (AG00292). Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat REFERENCES 1 Canadian Task Force on the Periodic Health Examination: The periodic health examination. Can Med Assoc J 121: 1193, 1979. 2 Jenkyn LR, Reeves AG: Neurologic signs in uncomplicated aging (senescence). Semin Neurol 1: 21, 1981. 3 Tinetti ME, Williams TF, Mayewski R: A fall risk index for elderly patients based on number of chronic disabilities. Am J Med 1986. 4 Murray MP, Drought AB, Kory RC: Walking patterns of normal men. J Bone Joint Surg 46-A335, 1964. 5 Findley FR, Cody KA, Finizie RA: Locomotion patterns in elderly women. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 50: 140, 1969. 6 Hargreaves P, Scales JT: Clinical assessment of gait using load measuring footwear. Acta Orthop Scand 46: 877, 1975. 7 Imms FJ, Edholm OG: The assessment of gait and mobility in the elderly. Age Aging 8: 261, 1979. 8 Nelson AJ: Functional ambulation profile. Phys Ther 54: 1059, 1974. 9 Wild D, Nayak USL, Isaacs B: Characteristics of old people who fell at home. J Clin Exper Gerontol 2: 271, 1978. 10 Wyke B: Cervical articular contributions to posture and gait: Their relation to senile equilibrium. Age Aging 8: 251, 1979. 11 Bhala RP, O'Donnell J, Thoppil E: Ptophobia. Phobic fear of falling and its clinical management. Phys Ther 62: 187, 1982. 12 Hesse KA, Campion EW: Motivating the geriatric patient for rehabilitation. J Am Geriatr Soc 31: 586, 1983. 13 Roberts BL, Fitzpatrick JJ: Improving balance: Therapy of movement. J Gerontol Nurs 9: 151, 1983. 14 Fiebert IM, Brown E: Vestibular stimulation to improve ambulation after a cerebral vascular accident. Phys Ther 59: 423, 1979. 15 Overall PW: Prevention of falls in the elderly. J Am Geriatr Soc 28: 481, 1980. 16 Lonnerblad L: Exercises to promote independent living in older patients. Geriatrics 39: 93, 1984. 17 Kottke FJ: Exercises to develop neuromuscular coordination, in FJ Kotte, GK Stillwell, JF Lehmann (eds): Krusen's Handbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Philadelphia, WB Saunders, 1982, p 403. 18 Kottke FJ: From reflex to skill: The training of coordination. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 61: 551, 1980. Citing Literature Volume34, Issue2February 1986Pages 119-126 ReferencesRelatedInformation