Each child was given instructions and performed each test three times. Anthropometric measures such as weight, height, and upper and lower extremity length were gathered. Anyone less than 10 th or above 90 th percentile for size was excluded as well as uncooperative children. Of the 50 children in each age group, 25 were boys and 25 were girls were randomly selected. The children were divided into sub groups based on age and there were 50 children in each age group from 6 – 12. This was a cross-sectional study with 350 children in Mangalore city in India who randomly selected. The purpose of this article is to establish normative values for the functional reach and lateral reach tests in the pediatric population. Normal values of functional reach and lateral reach in Indian school children. Validity and reliability of a pediatric reach test. Weaknesses: The child might not be able to follow simple directions.Ĭlinical applications: It is a good way to quickly assess dynamic balance. Strengths: It is easy and quick to administer. Average of 3 trials in each directionĬoncurrent validity – correlation between the FRT and laboratory tests of limits of stability (r = 0.42 – 0.77)Ĭonstruct validity – correlation between FRT and Gross Motor Function Classification System (rs = -0.88) Scoring: Measure distance reached forward (for forward reach) and to the side (for lateral reach). Purpose: assessment of functional dynamic balance Revision: Ongoing research for pediatric normative values Year Developed: 1990 (for adult patients) Name of test: Functional reach test (FRT)Īddress: Graduate Program in Physical Therapy Posted on: Ma| By: jcrosser | Filed under: Functional Reach Test, T&M Tools
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