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Is Gait The Most Overlooked Patient Vital Sign?

Routine health assessments will typically involve measuring heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, and body weight. Current medications are reviewed, and patients are asked if they’ve experienced any changes in their health lately. A brief assessment of balance and muscle strength follows, but what about gait? Most people know their blood pressure or weight, but few can accurately describe the way they walk.





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