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American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASES), Patient Self-Report Section
Summary
What it measures:
The patient self-report section of the ASES is an instrument used to assess activities of daily living in all patients with shoulder dysfunction, regardless of diagnosis. It is a standardized form for the assessment of shoulder function.
Target Population:
Individuals with musculoskeletal shoulder pathologies
Recommended by the hand therapy section of APTA, and the Clinical Practice Guideline in JOSPT for Shoulder Pain and Mobility Deficits: Adhesive Capsulitis.
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Date: May 22, 2017
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
Paul Mintken, PT, PhD
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