15 MEASUREMENTS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

Question 1

OUTCOME MEASURE

Answer 1

Measurement tool that is used to measure baseline function and progress in treatment.

Question 2

VALIDITY

Answer 2

Ensures that it measures what it says it does.

Question 3

RELIABILITY

Answer 3

Ensure that it is accurate.

Question 4

INTER-RATER RELIABILITY

Answer 4

Ensures that is accurate between different raters.

Question 5

RESPONSIVENESS

Answer 5

Ability to measure change over time.

Question 6

BERG BALANCE SCALE

Answer 6

Minimal detectable change: has to change from a certain point to say it has changed. ex. has to change 4 points in order to see a change.

Question 7

TUG

Answer 7

Timed Up and Go.
On “go” patient stands up, walks, turns and sit in chair again.

Question 8

6-MINUTE WALK TEST

Answer 8

Individual walks as far as they can in 6 minutes without assistance.
Walk as quickly as you can for 6 minutes, in a circle.
400-700 meters is the range.

Question 9

LEFS

Answer 9

Lower Extremity Functional Scale
Self report.

Question 10

MODIFIED OSWESTRY

Answer 10

Questions for those with back pain.
Subjective.

Question 11

DASH

Answer 11

Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand.
QuickDASH