Leg Motion

From the time the client is in your presence, observe how they move.
It is the motion at the leg and ankle that is most relevant since that is what the StepWatch will be sensing. So look at the motion of their leg more than their whole gait.

Dynamic/Fidgety
If your client is especially fidgety or tends toward quick, abrupt movements, use the "Fidgety and/or Dynamic" setting. Most children fall into this category. This setting is also appropriate for people who are foot tappers, especially heel tappers.

Gentle/Geriatric
If the client moves very slowly or gently, use the "Gentle and/or Geriatric" setting. This designation may also be appropriate for people who regularly undertake activities with subtle steps (usually in confined areas) if you are having trouble "capturing" those steps. Examples of those types of activities might be:

• working behind a counter or at a workbench
• dancing gently
• cooking in a small kitchen

Be careful about assuming a "Gentle and/or Geriatric" setting for persons who walk with a prosthesis, walker, cane or crutches. It is important to watch the motion of the leg in these cases. Often the leg swings forward fairly rapidly and a "Normal" setting is appropriate. "Normal" is also appropriate for older people whose ankle and leg motion is flexible.

Normal
Most people fall in the "normal" category.