Functional Reach Test

Posted on: February 24, 2019 | By: cichoku | Filed under: Uncategorized

The following study aimed to investigate how a combined strength and endurance training program for 8 weeks, effected functional performance in individuals with spastic Cerebral Palsy. Functional performance was determined by outcome measures such as the 6-minute walk test, 30 second sit-to-stand, 10-m walk, TUGT and the functional reach test. Researchers found that individuals who performed the 8-week combined exercise program improved in nearly all of the tested parameters. Improvements exceeded the post-test results seen in the control group, who simply continued with their Physical therapy. Researchers specifically wanted to target changes in balance, flexibility, walking ability, endurance, and lower limb strength and predicted that all of the above parameters would be positively influenced. The study was a randomized controlled trial and exclusion criteria included receiving any surgical or chemical treatment for spasticity within 3 months of the study intervention. There was an exercise group and a control group. The…

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Functional Reach Test Article Summary

Posted on: February 24, 2019 | By: wjaffe | Filed under: Uncategorized

Article: Reliability and comparison of trunk and pelvis angles, arm distance and center of pressure in the seated functional reach test with and without foot support in children Background: In order to maintain one’s balance during dynamic activities, and individual’s center of mass must stay within their base of support. The alignment of the trunk and pelvis are vital for maintaining appropriate sitting balance during activity. A commonly used measure of dynamic sitting balance is the ability to reach beyond an arm’s length, which can be measure utilizing the modified Functional Reach Test (FRT.) The modified FRT is typically performed in standing however, has increasingly been used while the subjects have been seated to measure the maximum amount of reaching in the anterior and lateral direction without falling. The seated modified FRT has been largely studied with foot support and with heavy emphasis on postural movements. The test-retest reliability of…

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