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X-Step Stair climb test (SCT) (X is number of steps traversed)
Summary
What it measures:
This is a physical performance test of how long it takes for a person to ascend and descend a flight of stairs (1). [Another version uses symptom limitation for number of stairs climbed (2)]
Target Population:
Patients with lower extremity impairments, such as osteoarthritis (OA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and patients with cardiopulmonary conditions (1-5).
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Date: August 16, 2017
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
Cardiac Conditions, Frailty, Hip Conditions, Knee Conditions
Paul Mintken, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
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