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Marx Activity Rating Scale (MARS)
Summary
What it measures:
The MARS includes 4 questions that assess the frequency of running, cutting, decelerating, and pivoting in individuals based on the individual’s "healthiest and most active state in the past year." (1)
Target Population:
The MARS is most often used to assess physically active individuals 18-50 years of age with knee disorders. (1) It also was studied for use with children. (2)
Included in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon’s Instruments for Collection of Orthopaedic Quality Data. http://www.aaos.org/quality/performance_measures/patient_reported_outcome_measures/. Accessed June 6, 2017. (6)
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Date: June 7, 2017
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
Arthritis, Cerebral Palsy, Concussion, Hypertension, Motor Neuron Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Pain, Parkinson Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy, Radiculopathy
Paul Mintken, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist; George Fulk, PT, PhD
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