functional reach test

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Indications

Clinical significance

  • measures ability of patient to reach forword while in a sitting position

Procedure

  • patient sits behind a line (perpependicular to a wall for measurement of reach)
  • raise arm closest to wall to shoulder height & meausure position of middle finger's knuckle
  • with feet flat on the floor, reach as far forward as possible without losing balance or taking step
  • record middle finger's knuckle position at the point of furthest reach

Interpretation

  • very high risk: unable to reach
  • high risk: < 6 inches
  • moderate risk: 6-10 inches
  • low risk: > 10 inches

More general terms

References

  1. Medscape Oncology: Functional Reach Test http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/762687_9