title: [Diagnosis of musculoskeletal ambulation disability symptom complex (MADS)].
abstract: It was described to diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Ambulation Disability Symptom Complex (MADS). The definition of MADS is an person of advanced years with lower leveled balance and walking ability, high risk for fall, and who is keeping to the house. The diagnosis of MADS was decided to a history of 11 musculoskeletal disorders and evaluation of balanced and walking function. The determination method of time of one leg standing and 3 m timed timed up and go test were described.
authors.affiliation: Nippon Medical school, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
authors.forename: Hiromoto
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ito
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D019937:Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; D018577:Homebound Persons; D006801:Humans; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004856:Postural Balance; D012015:Reference Standards; D012306:Risk