Table 2. Scoring of GPi metrics.
Metric | Range | Score |
---|---|---|
1. Daily step count | 0–10,000 steps* | 0–25 |
2. Gait velocity | 0–1.35 m/s** | 0–25 |
3. Mean step length | 0–0.75 m | 0–25 |
4. Postural score (while ambulating) | Upright | 25 |
<5° forward or lateral tilt | 20 | |
5°–15° forward or lateral tilt | 15 | |
>15° forward or lateral tilt | 10 | |
Requiring a walking aids (e.g., walking frame or walking stick) | 5 | |
Unable to ambulate | 0 | |
GPi total | 100 |
*, beyond 10,000 steps, there is no additional points awarded. **, walking velocity of 1.35 m/s is considered the upper limit of normal for health adults. GPi, Gait Posture index.