Gait Assessment Tool

Assess your walking gait using simple self-tests. These metrics help identify asymmetries, monitor recovery from injury, or track improvements in walking efficiency.

1. Gait Speed Test (4-Meter Walk)

Walk 4 meters at your comfortable pace. Time yourself from start to finish.

seconds

2. Cadence Test (60-Second Count)

Walk at your normal pace for 60 seconds. Count your steps.

steps

3. Gait Symmetry Index (Step Length)

Measure step length for each leg (heel to heel). You can use tape measure on a flat surface.

cm
cm

Reference Values

Gait Speed (Healthy Adults)

<0.60 m/sSeverely impaired
0.60-0.80 m/sModerately impaired
0.80-1.00 m/sMildly impaired
1.00-1.20 m/sFunctional threshold (community mobility)
1.20-1.40 m/sGood functional capacity
>1.40 m/sExcellent capacity

Gait Symmetry Index

<2%Excellent symmetry (healthy young adults)
2-5%Good symmetry (normal variation)
5-10%Mild asymmetry (monitor)
10-20%Moderate asymmetry (PT consultation recommended)
>20%Severe asymmetry (medical evaluation needed)

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Gait Assessment: Speed, Symmetry, Cadence Self-Tests

A gait assessment gives you simple reference checks for walking speed, cadence, and symmetry. It is most useful for spotting meaningful change over time, especially when you care about function, recovery, or movement quality.

  • 2026-02-05
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