NICE Guidance
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
GaitSmart rehabilitation exercise programme for gait and mobility issues
Adults at Risk of Falls
For adults at risk of falls, GaitSmart rehabilitation exercise programme can be used to treat gait and mobility issues in the NHS while more evidence is generated.
Adults having hip or knee replacements
For adults having hip or knee replacements, more research is needed on the GaitSmart rehabilitation exercise programme to treat gait and mobility issues before or after surgery. Access to the technology for adults having hip or knee replacements should be through company, research or non-core NHS funding.
“GaitSmart would be another treatment option that could fill a treatment gap for some people who may otherwise not be able to access gait rehabilitation services.”
Cost Effective
“Cost saving compared with standard care because it needs less healthcare professional time and resources than in-person rehabilitation exercise programmes.”
“GaitSmart is cost saving compared with standard care in the EAG’s base-case models”
Clinical Evidence
“11 studies: 1 randomised controlled trial, 4 diagnostic studies, 1 cross-sectional design study, 1 case report, and 4 publications.”
“Results from the studies indicate that GaitSmart has the potential to improve gait parameters and patient-reported outcomes”
Delivered by a Healthcare Assistant
“GaitSmart is intended to be delivered by a trained healthcare assistant, with referral to a physiotherapist if needed.”
