Walking

Description

Moving along a surface on foot, step by step, so that one foot is always on the ground, such as when strolling, sauntering, walking forwards, backwards, or sideways.

Index terms

Walking
Walking short distances
Walking long distances

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Walking on different surfaces
Walking around obstacles

Excludes

VW11 – Transferring oneself
VW1Y – Moving around

Sibling codes

VW10 – Maintaining a standing position
VW11 – Transferring oneself
VW12 – Carrying, moving and handling objects
VW14 – Moving around within the home
VW15 – Moving around using equipment
VW16 – Using transportation
VW1Y – Other specified mobility
VW1Z – Mobility, unspecified

Foundation entity

Walking – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1550548595

Part of: V: Supplementary section for functioning assessment