TESTS AND MEASURES

1. Dr. Namrata Bavalekar
M.P.Th
TESTS AND
MEASURES

2. Objectives
 Introduction.
 General Purpose.
 Published and Non-published tests.
 Tests and Measures.

3. Introduction
 Tests and measurements are standardized
instruments, such as questionnaires, inventories,
and scales, which are used to measure constructs in
various social science disciplines.
 They are used for diagnosis, research, or assessment.

4. General Purposes Of The Tests & Measures
 All tests and measures produce information used to
identify the possible or actual causes of difficulties
during performance of essential everyday activities,
work tasks, and leisure pursuits.
 Selection of specific tests and measures depends on
the findings of the history and systems review.

5.  The examination findings may indicate, for instance,
that tests should be performed while the
patient/client performs specific activities.
 In all cases, the purpose of tests and measures is to
ensure the gathering of information that leads to an
evaluation, a diagnosis, a prognosis, and the
selection of appropriate interventions.

6. Published Tests
 Published tests, or commercial tests, are
standardized tests that are generally only available
for purchase.
 Often these tests are expensive, consist of multiple
parts, and must be purchased directly from the
publisher, sometimes in specified quantities.
 Most often commercial tests must be used according
to specific restrictions and cited according to the
specifications of the owning company or author.

7. Unpublished Tests
 Unpublished tests are often found reproduced in
journal articles, books, or dissertations.
 Unless permission is overtly stated, to use an
unpublished test, it is best to contact the author or
the publisher of the publication that includes the
instrument.

8. Aerobic
Capacity
And
Endurance

9. 1. Modified MRC Dyspnoea Scale
2. Rating Of Perceived Shortness Of Breath (Borg
Scale)
3. ACSM Angina Scale
4. 6-minute Walk Test
5. 3-minute Step Test

10. 1) Modified MRC Dyspnoea Scale

11. 2) Rating Of Perceived Shortness Of Breath

12. 3) ACSM Angina Scale

13. 4) 6-minute Walk Test

14. 5) 3-minute Step Test

15. Arousal,
Attention,
and
Cognition

16. 1. Glasgow Coma Scale
2. MOSS Attention Rating Scale
3. Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (Moca)

17. 1) Glasgow Coma Scale

18. 2) MOSS Attention Rating Scale
 MOSS Attention Rating Scale

19. 3) Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale
 Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale

20. Cranial
Nerve
Integrity

21.  Cranial Nerve Testing

22. Co0rdination
And Balance

23. 1. Non – Equilibrium Tests
2. Equilibrium Tests
3. Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
4. Functional Reach Test (FRT)

24. 1) Non – Equilibrium Tests

25. 2) Equilibrium Tests

26. 3) Berg Balance Scale (BBS)
 Berg Balance Scale

27. 4) Functional Reach Test

28. Muscle
Performance

29. 1) Manual Muscle Testing

30. Neuromotor
Development

31. 1. Modified Ashworth Scale
2. Deep Tendon Reflex

32. 1) Modified Ashworth Scale

33. 2) Deep Tendon Reflex

34. Pain

35. 1. Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
2. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
3. Behavioural Pain Scale (BPS)

36. 1) Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)

37. 2) Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

38. 3) Behavioural Pain Scale (BPS)

39. Self-Care

40. 1. Katz ADL
2. Barthel Index
3. Lawton - Brody

41. 1) Katz ADL
 Katz ADL

42. 2) Barthel Index
 Barthel Index

43. 3) Lawton - Brody
 Lawton - Brody

44. Summary
Aerobic
Capacity And
Endurance
Arousal,
Attention,
and Cognition
Cranial Nerve
Integrity
Co0rdination
And Balance
Muscle
Performance
Neuromotor
Development
Pain Self-Care

45. Sources
 Penn Libraries, University of Pennselvania.
 "Physical Rehabilitation, 6th edition" by Susan B.
O'Sullivan.