Background Gait velocity measurements provide functional assessment of patients with
diverse diseases and allow predictions about future adverse events. The optimal distance
for patient classification is uncertain. Methods Participants were identified in internal
medicine clinics and had to be independently ambulatory. Study investigators collected
medical information, used a qualitative test to assess gait and balance (G and B score), and
measured gait velocity with a timed 100-foot walk. Results One hundred eighty-four patients …