Multiple Choice
How does the Physiological Cost Index evaluate energy cost during gait?
A) It determines the relative cost of walking per unit of distance walked.
B) It determines functional muscle strength of the patient while walking.
C) It converts the energy cost into a number that can be compared with normal values.
D) It examines the distance walked within a given period of time.
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