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. 2018 Oct 9;3(3):183–193. doi: 10.1080/20961790.2018.1503579

Table 2.

Gait feature checklists.

General description The Netherlands [67] The United Kingdom [25] Denmark [6]
Approach 3-point scale, only for visible features 3- to 10-choice scale, only for visible features Notes; agreement/no agreement/incomparable
Foot and anklea Stance foot orientation: Outward/inward Stance foot orientation: Outward/inward In/eversion
Swing:
Forefoot raise prior to heel strike Timing of heel raise Ankle abduction prior to heel strike
Foot outward rotation Ankle: Inversion/eversion Dorsal/plantar flexion at heel strike Degree of push-off
Kneea Varus/valgus Extension/hyperextension at heel strike Orientation and movement during swing: Inward/outward Flexion/extension/hyperextension: At heel strike Prior to heel rise Varus/valgus Stance flexion
Hipa Hip endorotation/exorotation Hip movement: linear motion circumduction Thigh inversion in early stance phase
Pelvis Ab/adduction, rotation, tilt
Upper body Trunk sway: Amplitude Asymmetry Head and torso motion:
Frontal plane: Rolling
Transverse plane: Yawing
Upper body: Lateral flexion of spinal column Forward/backward leaning Rotation
Shoulder Horizontality Relative height Angle in frontal plane Forward/backward rotation
Head and neck Head alignment relative to torso: Sagittal plane Frontal plane Neck/head posture in sagittal plane Head movements in frontal plane
Other features Step length differenc (L–R) Asymmetric body lift Head and torso vertical movement per stepa Arm swinga Symmetrical gait Base of gait width Step length: Long/shorta Width between feet Smoothness of gait: Stiff/relaxed Signs of pathologic gait

L: left; R: right; –: no data.

aBoth sides.