Table 1.
Demographic, gaze stabilization test (GST) and dynamic gait characteristics of patients with vestibular disorders (n = 12) and control subjects (n = 20): mean (S.D.) unless otherwise specified
| Subject characteristic | Vestibular disorder | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 70.1 (6.6) | 70 (5.3) |
| Female, n (%) | 6 (50) | 15 (75) |
| Dynamic gait index (range) | 19 (7–21) | 23 (19–24) |
| Dynamic gait index <20, n (%) | 4 (33.3) | 1 (5) |
| Timed “Up & Go”, s | 11.2 (5.5) | 8.3 (1.3) |
| Timed “Up & Go” >11.1 s, n (%) | 4 (33 3) | 0 (0) |
| Gaze stabilization test: yaw plane, degree s−1 | 79.4 (51 3) | 124.4 (50.4) |
| Gaze stabilization test: pitch plane, degree s−1 | 67.5 (30.4)a | 99.4 (33.3) |
a
1 subject did not complete testing.