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4-Square Step Test (FSST) for Vestibular Disorders

Tests & Measures

Summary

What it measures:

Balance; ability to change directions while stepping

Target Population:

People with vestibular disorders

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Resource Details

Date: May 19, 2013
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  Test & Measure

Symptoms & Conditions

Balance and Falls , Vestibular Conditions

Reviewer(s)

David Scalzitti, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist

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Clinical Summary

Functional Movement Disorders

Functional movement disorders (FMD) are characterized by a sudden onset of neurological symptoms resulting in abnormal involuntary movements with symptom