Self-selected walking speed predicts ability to run following traumatic brain injury

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:: To identify factors that predict running ability following traumatic brain injury (TBI), and to quantify performance thresholds for these predictors. DESIGN:: Cross-sectional cohort study. PARTICIPANTS:: One hundred fourteen people with TBI. OUTCOME MEASURES:: Self-selected walking speed, the high-level mobility assessment tool, postural stability (lateral center of mass displacement), ankle power generation at push-off and quality of gait performance (Gait Profile Score). RESULTS:: All predictor variables were all strongly associated with the ability to run. However, only self-selected walking speed contributed significantly to the final result. Investigation of performance thre..