Gait speed measures how quickly a person walks a short distance, typically in meters per second. It serves as a vital clinical indicator for overall health, mobility, and fall risk, especially in older adults. Healthcare providers use it to assess functional decline, rehabilitation progress, and mortality risk, benefiting seniors, post-surgery patients, and those with chronic conditions.
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