Update on an Observational, Clinically Useful Gait Coordination Measure: The Gait Assessment and Intervention Tool (G.A.I.T.)

The Gait Assessment and Intervention Tool (G.A.I.T.) is identified as a suitable scale for both research and clinical practice because it is valid, reliable, sensitive to change, homogeneous, and comprehensive. Gait coordination is defined as the simultaneous performance of the spatial and temporal components of gait. The G.A.I.T. has been translated into four languages (English, Spanish, Taiwanese, and Portuguese (translation is complete, but not yet published)), and is in use in at least 10 countries.

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  Two independent groups identified the Gait Assessment and Intervention Tool (G.A.I.T.) as the most suitable scale for both research and clinical practice compared to other observational gait scales.
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  The G.A.I.T. has shown strong reliability, validity, and sensitive precision for those with stroke or multiple sclerosis (MS).
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  Very recently, two independent groups have estimated the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for the G.A.I.T. in stroke survivors