Journal article

Reference values for developing responsive functional outcome measures across the lifespan

MJ McKay, JN Baldwin, P Ferreira, M Simic, N Vanicek, J Burns, E Nightingale, F Pourkazemi, A Sman, C Hiller, S Mousavi, L Nicholson, K Rose, A Chard, M Mackey, N Moloney, J Raymond, AF Yan, M Hübscher, K Refshauge Show all

Neurology | Published : 2017

Abstract

Objective: To generate a reference dataset of commonly performed functional outcome measures in 1,000 children and adults and investigate the influence of demographic, anthropometric, strength, and flexibility characteristics. Methods: Twelve functional outcome measures were collected from 1,000 healthy individuals aged 3-101 years: 6-minute walk test, 30-second chair stand test, timed stairs test, long jump, vertical jump, choice stepping reaction time, balance (Star Excursion Balance Test, tandem stance eyes open and closed, single-leg stance eyes closed), and dexterity (9-hole peg test, Functional Dexterity Test). Correlation and multiple regression analyses were performed to identify fac..

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