Before revision: Gait velocity has been consistently shown to be an important indicator and predictor of health status, especially in elderly populations. Gait velocity is often assessed clinically, but clinical assessments occur infrequently and thus do not allow optimal detection of key health changes when they occur.
After revision: Gait velocity has been consistently shown to be an important indicator and predictor of health status, especially in older adults. It is often assessed clinically, but clinical assessments occur infrequently and thus do not allow optimal detection of key health changes when they occur.