Urdu Version of the Dynamic Gait Index: Reliability and Validity Study

Reliability and Validity of Urdu Version of the Dynamic Gait Index in Pakistani Geriatric Population

In this study, Investigators will observe the reliability and validity of dynamic gait index in Urdu language in Pakistani geriatric population with balance impairments.

The aim of study is to translate and culturally adapt DGI into Urdu language and secondly to investigate the reliability and validity of DGI in geriatrics Pakistani population.This study will be cross sectional survey in which convenience sampling technique will be used to enroll participants as per pre-defined criteria.

The results of study will help to know the validity and reliability of DGI in Urdu version with balance impairments in geriatric population.The reliability of the scale will be checked through internal consistency and test-retest methods. Internal consistency will be analyzed with Cronbach's alpha value.Test-retest reliability will be assessed using an intraclass correlation coefficient with 60 patients

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age at least 65 years
• Ability to walk a minimum of 6m with or without a walking Aid
• One or more falls in the last year or
• Observed balance impairment evaluated subjectively by a physical therapist during the initial training session (Time Up and Go test, Morse Fall Scale)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to understand or follow the instructions of the DGI
• Experience with the DGI in the last 6 months
• Acute illness or fracture in the lower extremities or knee/hip replacement within the last 3 months.