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2 Minute Step in Place Test.MOV1. 2-Minute Step-in-Place Test
The 2-minute step-in-place test evaluates aerobic endurance in older adults by measuring how many full steps are completed within two minutes. The participant marches in place, lifting each knee to a height midway between the patella and iliac crest. This test is useful when space is limited and provides a practical indication of cardiovascular fitness and functional mobility.
2. Six-Minute Walk Test
The six-minute walk test assesses functional aerobic capacity by measuring the total distance a person can walk on a flat surface in six minutes. It reflects submaximal endurance relevant to daily activities. The test is widely used in geriatric assessment, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing insight into exercise tolerance, fatigue levels, and overall functional mobility.
6MWT.mp48 Foot Up and Go Test.mp43. 8-Foot Up-and-go Test
The 8-foot up-and-go test measures agility and dynamic balance by timing how long it takes an individual to rise from a seated position, walk 8 feet, turn, return, and sit down again. It captures essential mobility components required for daily functioning and is a sensitive tool for identifying fall risk and physical performance changes in older adults.
4. 30-Second Chair Stand Test
The 30-second chair stand test evaluates lower-limb strength and endurance by counting how many full stands a person can complete from a standard chair in 30 seconds. It reflects functional capacity for tasks such as climbing stairs and getting up from chairs. This simple, reliable assessment helps identify weakness, fall risk, and progress in strengthening programs for older adults.
30 Seconds Sit to Stand.mp4Arm Curl Test.mp45. Arm Curl (Biceps) Test
The arm curl test assesses upper-limb muscular strength by counting how many biceps curls a participant can perform in 30 seconds using a standardized dumbbell weight. It provides insight into functional tasks involving lifting and carrying. This test is particularly valuable in geriatric assessment to monitor age-related strength decline and guide upper-body strengthening interventions.
6. Back Scratch Test
The back scratch test measures upper-body flexibility, particularly shoulder range of motion. The participant reaches one hand over the shoulder and the other behind the back, attempting to touch or overlap the fingers. The measured distance reflects functional shoulder flexibility essential for grooming and dressing. It is simple, reliable, and useful for identifying movement restrictions in older adults.
Back Scratch test.mp4Chair Sit and Reach Test.mp47. Chair Sit-and-Reach Test
The chair sit-and-reach test assesses lower-body flexibility, particularly hamstring flexibility, which is important for gait and safe bending. While seated at the edge of a chair, the participant extends one leg and reaches toward the toes. The measured distance provides insight into functional mobility limitations and assists in designing flexibility programs for older adults.
8. Finger-to-Nose Test
The finger-to-nose test evaluates coordination, proprioception, and cerebellar function. The participant alternately touches their nose and their finger, usually at varying positions. Movement accuracy, smoothness, and tremor are observed. This test helps identify coordination deficits, neurological impairments, and balance issues, supporting diagnosis and management of motor control disorders.
Finger to Nose Test.mp4TUG.mp49. Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)
The TUG test measures functional mobility, balance, and fall risk by timing how long it takes a person to rise from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, return, and sit down. It reflects essential daily tasks and is highly predictive of falls. The TUG is quick, reliable, and widely used in geriatric and rehabilitation settings.
10. Tymo Balance Assessment
The Tymo balance assessment uses a balance platform to measure postural sway, stability limits, and weight-shifting ability. It provides objective data through real-time feedback, helping clinicians evaluate sensory integration, balance deficits, and fall risk. This technology-based assessment enhances clinical decision-making and supports targeted balance and gait rehabilitation programs.
TYMO Balance Assessment.mp4Four Square Step Test.mp411. Four-Square Step Test
The four-square step test evaluates dynamic balance and multidirectional stepping ability. The participant steps forward, sideways, and backward over four canes arranged in a cross pattern. Time to complete the sequence indicates agility and fall risk. This test simulates real-life mobility demands, making it useful for assessing balance impairments in older adults.
12. Functional Reach Test
The functional reach test measures dynamic balance by assessing how far a person can reach forward beyond arm’s length without losing stability. It reflects the limits of stability crucial for fall prevention. The test is quick, low-cost, and predictive of balance impairment, making it valuable in screening older adults for fall risk.
TYMO Balance Assessment.mp4Hand Held Dynamometer.mp413. Hand-held Dynamometer for Muscle Strength
A handheld dynamometer quantifies muscle strength by measuring maximum isometric force generated during manual muscle testing. It provides objective, reliable data for assessing age-related weakness, monitoring rehabilitation progress, and guiding exercise prescription. This tool enhances accuracy compared to manual grading and is widely used in geriatric and musculoskeletal assessment.
14. Heel to Shin Test
The heel-to-shin test assesses lower-limb coordination and cerebellar function. The participant slides the heel of one foot down the shin of the opposite leg in a smooth, controlled motion. Deviations, tremors, or difficulty indicate coordination deficits. This test helps identify neurological impairment affecting balance and gait.
Heel to Shin Test.mp4Modified Functional Reach Test.mp415. Modified Functional Reach Test
The modified functional reach test adapts the traditional reach test for individuals who cannot stand safely. Performed from a seated position, it measures forward and lateral reach distances to assess sitting balance and trunk control. It is widely used in frail older adults and neurological populations to predict fall risk and guide core stability training.
16. Nose-to-Clinician's Finger Test
This test evaluates upper-limb coordination, motor control, and cerebellar function. The participant alternately touches their nose and the clinician’s moving finger. Accuracy, tremor, and trajectory are analyzed. It is useful in identifying coordination impairments, neurological dysfunction, and movement abnormalities that may affect functional performance and daily activities.
Nose to Clinicians Finger Test.mp4Romberg Test.mp417. Romberg Test
The Romberg test assesses static balance and proprioceptive control. Standing with feet together, the participant maintains position with eyes open and then closed. Increased sway or loss of balance when vision is removed suggests sensory pathway deficits. This simple test is widely used to screen for balance impairments in older adults and neurological conditions.
18. Sharpened Romberg Test
The sharpened Romberg test is a more challenging version of the Romberg test, performed in a heel-to-toe stance. It evaluates static balance, postural control, and sensory integration. The clinician observes sway and time maintained with eyes open and closed. It is sensitive for detecting subtle balance deficits and predicting fall risk.
Sharpen Romberg Test.MOVPABLO Gait Assessment.mp419. PABLO Gait Assessment
The PABLO gait assessment uses sensor-based motion analysis to evaluate walking patterns, step quality, and lower-limb coordination. It provides real-time digital feedback and objective metrics to identify gait abnormalities, track rehabilitation progress, and tailor therapy. This tool enhances precision in evaluating mobility impairments in older adults and neurological patients.
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