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Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) for Knee Disorders
Summary
What it measures:
Lower extremity musculoskeletal function
Target Population:
People with knee disorders (any condition of the joints, muscles, or other soft tissues), including knee osteoarthritis (OA), total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and anterior knee pain
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Date: September 25, 2013
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
Paul Mintken PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist; David Scalzitti, PT, PhD
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