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

Shyam, Ganvir, Deepti, Thokal, Aishwarya, Sidhaye

2024-12-31 · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY · DVVPF's, College of Physiotherapy

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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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VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY, pp. 91-93