Table 2.
Clinical scales and tests for assessing the gait performance in PD.
| Scales/Tests | Scope | Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
| UPDRS | Specific | Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale. The most commonly used rating scale for symptoms of Parkinson's disease, covering different aspects of gait |
| MDS-UPDRS | Specific | A new version of UPDRS modified by Movement Disorder Society |
| H&Y Scale | Specific | Hoehn and Yahr Scale. Measure how Parkinson's symptoms progress and the level of disability |
| SAS | Specific | Simpson-Angus Scale. Assess the severity of rigidity and bradykinesia |
| FOG-Q | Specific | Freezing Of Gait Questionnaire. A widely used tool to quantify FOG severity |
| PDQ-39 | Specific | Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire-39. A self-administered questionnaire containing both motor and non-motor symptoms |
| 10 MWT | General | 10 Meter Walking Test. Assess gait speed in a short distance |
| 6-min Walk | General | Assess distance walked over 6 min |
| TUG | General | Timed Up and Go test. Assess a person's mobility and requires both static and dynamic balance |
| BBS | General | Berg Balance scale. Assess a person's static and dynamic balance abilities |
| DGI | General | Dynamic Gait Index. Assess a person's capability of maintain walking balance while performing other tasks |