Prediction of ambulatory performance based on motor scores derived from standards of the American Spinal Injury Association

摘要: Assessment of strength using motor scores derived from the standards American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) was compared with assessment based on biomechanical aspects walking in prediction ambulatory performance. Measurements strength, gait performance, and energy expenditure were performed 36 spinal cord injured patients. The ASIA scoring system favorably system. score strongly correlated percent increase rate O2 consumption above normal (p or = 30 who community ambulators. We conclude is a simple clinical measure that correlates ability.