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4-Square Step Test (FSST)

Tests & Measures

Summary

What it measures:

Test of dynamic balance that clinically assesses the person’s ability to step over objects forward, sideways, and backwards

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Resource Details

Date: October 19, 2014
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  Test & Measure

Symptoms & Conditions

Balance and Falls

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