Developed at the Rivermead Rehabilitation Centre, the RVGA is an observational tool designed to assess gait deficits in patients with neurological impairments, most notably those recovering from a stroke. Unlike high-tech motion capture systems, the RVGA relies on the trained eye of a clinician to score specific deviations in a patient's walking cycle. Key Components of the Assessment
Better definitions for "mild," "moderate," and "severe" deviations to improve scoring accuracy. rivermeadvisualgaitassessmentpdfdownload new
Compensatory movements or lack of arm swing. Why Use the RVGA in Clinical Practice? Developed at the Rivermead Rehabilitation Centre, the RVGA
Search for the original 1996 study by Lord et al. for the most historically accurate version. Conclusion Compensatory movements or lack of arm swing
Score each item based on the severity of the deviation. A score of "0" typically indicates a normal gait pattern, while higher scores indicate more significant impairment.