6-Minute Arm Test (6-MAT)
Tyra Chu2025-03-11T11:14:12-07:00Assesses cardiovascular fitness in people with SCI Involves 6 minutes of sub-maximal arm ergometry at a constant power output. This single stage test is simple and quick to [...]
Box and Block Test (BBT)
Tyra Chu2025-01-18T10:38:11-08:00A measure of manual dexterity that requires repeatedly moving 1-inch blocks from one side of a box to another in 60 seconds. Commonly used in the stroke [...]
Capabilities of Upper Extremity Instrument (CUE)
Tyra Chu2024-11-30T15:37:08-08:00measures functional limitation and assesses the amount of difficulty experienced in performing specific actions with one or both arms and hands in individuals with tetraplegia. Questions focus on [...]
Clinical Outcome Variables Scale (COVS)
Arta2025-02-14T14:24:59-08:00Tool Description The COVS is a measure of mobility that has been applied to specific diagnostic groups such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, amputations, and musculoskeletal injuries in [...]
Functional Standing Test (FST)
Tyra Chu2025-03-13T14:39:03-07:00Assesses an individual’s ability to perform one handed reaching tasks while standing Consists of 21 tasks which involve performing both gross and fine motor skills; crossing midline; and [...]
Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Sensibility and Prehension (GRASSP)
Tyra Chu2025-01-19T12:47:34-08:00Clinical impairment measure that incorporates three domains vital to upper limb function: sensation, strength, and prehension Multimodal test comprising 5 subtests for each upper limb: dorsal sensation, palmar [...]
Grasp and Release Test (GRT)
Tyra Chu2025-03-13T13:03:31-07:00Designed to assess hand neuro-prosthesis in individuals with C5-C6 SCIs, but has also been used to assess hand function prior to and following tendon transfers in people with [...]
Hand-Held Myometer
Tyra Chu2025-01-19T17:15:52-08:00A portable device used as a quantitative method of muscle contraction (primarily for upper limb). Testing is performed using one of two techniques, 1) make or 2) break. [...]
Jebsen Hand Function Test (JHFT)
Tyra Chu2022-07-25T14:42:08-07:00Developed to provide a standardized and objective evaluation of fine and gross motor hand function using simulated activities of daily living. Items to be performed on both the [...]
Modified Functional Reach Test (mFRT)
Tyra Chu2024-11-06T11:00:02-08:00The FRT was originally designed as a simple reach test designed to assess standing balance. This modified version is designed to assess sitting balance in individuals with SCI [...]
