The KneeTie… Go Run Go Test
A memorable, child-friendly adaptation of the medical FAST stroke test, designed for Indian families.
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KneeTie
Face check
Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? Can they say “KneeTie” clearly?
- 2
Go
Arm raise
Ask them to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Check for weakness on either side.
- 3
Run
Speech test
Ask them to repeat “KneeTie”. Is their speech slurred or hard to understand?
- 4
Go!
Stand & move
Can they stand and step in place saying “Go Run Go”? Only if safe — stay close so they don't fall.
Any failure = immediate Stroke Alert. Call 112 and get to a hospital that can treat stroke.
Call 112 nowKneeTie GoRunGo stroke app
Practise the KneeTie… Go Run Go test, raise a Stroke Alert, and get directions to the nearest stroke centre. Made for Indian families and children, in Hindi and English.
In an emergency, call 112 first — don't wait for any app.
The medical FAST test
- FFace
- Face drooping on one side
- AArms
- Arm or leg weakness on one side
- SSpeech
- Slurred, strange or lost speech
- TTime
- Time to call 112 — note when symptoms started
Play and learn
Children can practise the test in our free KneeTie GoRunGo learning game.
Game link coming soon
Find a stroke-ready hospital
Search hospitals that list clot-busting (thrombolysis) treatment. Always confirm with the ambulance or hospital.
Stroke in 60 seconds
Short videos from the KneeTie GoRunGo channel. Watch them in order, from what a stroke is to recovery.
What is a stroke?
What are the warning signs of a stroke?
Stroke: Recognize the Signs, Act Fast
What is an ischemic stroke?
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
Teach your family the KneeTie… Go Run Go test
A child-friendly version of the FAST stroke test, made for Indian families. Watch the lessons on our YouTube channel.