Therapy
Gait Assessment
Evaluation of walking ability and safety.
Definition
Evaluation of walking ability and safety.
Why it matters
Gait Assessment is part of the Therapy vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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