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S3 E44 — Walking Speed: The Vital Sign Hiding in Plain Sight
S3 E44 - The Vital Sign Hiding in Plain Sight
A familiar walk can reveal more than a step total. In this episode, Jack and Janet Finch explore why walking speed attracts clinical attention, how everyday conditions influence a reading, and what repeated observations may help you understand. The aim is a better conversation about physical function, with room for context, variation, and the person behind the number.