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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 Patient Reported Outcome Measures. https://www.aaos.org/quality/research-resources/patient-reported-outcome-measures/. Accessed November 15, 2021. (6)
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Date: June 7, 2017
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
Paul Mintken, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist; George Fulk, PT, PhD
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