High Level Mobility and Assessment Tool (HiMAT)

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Objective

The High Level Mobility and Assessment tool (HiMAT) is a standardized outcome measure used to quantify functional mobility in individuals with high-level balance and mobility deficits. It was originally created by Gavin Williams in 2005 as an assessment tool for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). [1] [2]

Intended Population

Most published evidence implementing the HiMAT gives data on assessment of patients with TBI. The HiMAT can be used for a number of other neurological and musculoskeletal conditions that result in high-level vestibular and motor deficits. As per the tool instructions, those being assessed using the HiMAT must at least have the ability to walk greater than 20 meters independently without gait aids and with or without orthoses.

Method of Use

Equipment Required

• at least 20m even surface walkway
• 1 house brick
• flight of 14 stairs
• stopwatch
• pen and HiMAT tool

Preparation of Environment:

• Measure and mark a 20m walkway to count the middle 10m

Instructions:

References

1. <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02699050500058687>

2. <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02699050500058711>

Category:Outcome Measures