Emilie Hutin, Mouna Ghédira, Valentina Mardale, Mina Boutou, Tharaga Santiago, Sandrine Joudoux, Caroline Gault-Colas, Jean-Michel Gracies, Nicolas Bayle
OBJECTIVE: In patients with Parkinson's disease, limited sit-to-stand, walk and turn contribute to decreased independence and quality of life. The 20-meter Ambulation Test (AT20) evaluates walking a total of 20 m, over a 10-m distance, back and forth between 2 chairs, starting and ending in a seated position. The aim of this study was to evaluate test-retest and inter-rater reliability of the AT20 in patients with Parkinson's disease. METHODS: Patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease performed the AT20 in 3 conditions: free speed, fast speed, and with large steps, twice 1 week apart...
March 21, 2023: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine