Ideal for community health clinics and developing healthcare systems. Validated across a spectrum of balance and motor disorders.
: 11 targeted items mapping trunk stability, hip hiking, and knee hyperextension during weight-bearing cycles.
Research consistently proves that the RVGA possesses excellent psychometric properties, making it an ideal choice for both well-funded hospitals and clinics in developing nations. rivermeadvisualgaitassessmentpdfdownload new
Can be evaluated live or through step-by-step video playback.
Set up a clear, unobstructed on flat ground. If you are capturing video for multi-angled assessment, position cameras or observers across four views: Anterior (front view) Posterior (rear view) Affected lateral side Less-affected lateral side 2. Visual Recording or Live Scoring Ideal for community health clinics and developing healthcare
RIVERMEAD VISUAL GAIT ASSESSMENT (Paper Reference Sheet)
: Ensure a clear view of joints; for example, fold clothing to above the knee. If you are capturing video for multi-angled assessment,
"Visual gait analysis: the development of a clinical assessment and scale" by Lord, Halligan, and Wade (1998).
Developed at the Rivermead Rehabilitation Centre, the RVGA is a visual analysis tool used to evaluate the kinematics of walking. Unlike high-tech gait analysis labs, the RVGA is designed for daily clinical practice, relying on a clinician’s observation to identify deviations in posture, joint movement, and coordination. Key Features of the RVGA:
Developed by S.E. Lord, P.W. Halligan, and D.T. Wade in 1998, the RVGA is an observational gait assessment tool specifically designed for patients with neurological deficits, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson’s disease.