Modified portable model Functional Reach Test Tool.: Modified portable model Functional Reach Test Tool.

Ganvir Shyam; Thokal Deepti; Sidhaye Aishwarya

doi:10.46858/VIMSJPT.6214

Authors

Ganvir Shyam Principal and Professor, DVVPF's, College of Physiotherapy, Ahilyanagar
Thokal Deepti Asso. Professor, DVVPF's College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar
Sidhaye Aishwarya Post-graduate, DVVPF's College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46858/VIMSJPT.6214

Abstract

The Modified portable model Functional Reach Test tool is a single item test developed as a quick screening for balance problems in community dwelling older adults. It is also an objective measurement tool for checking dynamic balance and also it predicts fall risk in elderly. The drawback of this tool is there are chances of subjective error. The height differences of individual height may lead to errors in measurements.

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Modified portable model Functional Reach Test Tool.