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10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) for Hip Fracture
Summary
What it measures:
Walking speed in meters per second (m/s) over a short duration
Target Population:
People with hip fracture
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Date: June 12, 2013
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
Paul Mintken, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
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