The heel-to-toe walking test, also known as the tandem gait test, is a simple and essential clinical tool for evaluating a patient's gait, balance, and coordination.

The Tandem gait test is a physical exam technique in which the patient is asked to walk in a straight line with one foot immediately in front of the other (heel to toe) with arms down by their …

Tandem gait is a gait (method of walking) with very small steps in a straight line so that, with each step, the heel of the foot that steps forward is placed immediately in front of, or just touching, …

Directions - There are four standing positions that get progressively harder to maintain. 1. Stand with your feet side-by-side. 2.Place the instep of one foot so it is touching the big toe of the …

Jun 21, 2023 · What does a tandem gait test mean? The Romberg test and tandem gait are important to balance assessments. The patient is told to walk with one foot immediately in …

Positive Test Observing any loss of balance, difficulty of walking in tandem (walking in a straight line) or standing in tandem (standing on 2 feet). Note that standing will be more difficult

The goal of this study was to test an updated version of an old test, Tandem Walking, to determine how useful it is for screening patients with vestibular disorders. Study design: Case …

Dec 15, 2024 · examination. In patients who can attempt it safely, tandem gait should also be examined in most patients as part of a standard neurologic examination. Testing the patient’s …

Worse dual-task tandem gait test time and mBESS tandem stance performance predicted PPCS in pediatric patients evaluated within 10 days of concussion. Tandem gait assessments may …

Dec 11, 2017 · test is used for screening patients in the clinic or healthy volunteers, the result should be interpreted with care. Key Words: Vestibular, balance, otology, evaluation, postural …