Assessing Functional Mobility: A Comprehensive Guide
*Corresponding Author:Received Date: Dec 01, 2025 / Accepted Date: Dec 29, 2025 / Published Date: Dec 29, 2025
Citation: Kamau DR (2025) Assessing Functional Mobility: A Comprehensive Guide. jnp 15: 895.DOI: 10.4172/2165-7025.1000895
Copyright: © 2025 Dr. Ruth Kamau This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricteduse, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
Functional mobility assessment is vital for understanding a patient’s environmental navigation and daily activity capabilities. This
review synthesizes current knowledge on assessing mobility across diverse populations, including older adults, stroke survivors, and
individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Key assessment tools such as the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT),
and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) are discussed, alongside considerations for chronic pain and orthopedic rehabilitation. The role of
emerging wearable sensor technology in objective, real-world assessment is also highlighted.
