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Functional Reach Test for Parkinson Disease (PD)
Summary
What it measures:
Measures maximum distance an individual can reach forward while standing in a fixed position; used to assess stability
Target Population:
People with Parkinson disease (PD)
Modified version of this test requires the patient to sit in a fixed position.
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Date: March 14, 2013
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
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