Outpatient Adults - Assessments

REcommended ASsessments By Diagnosis

*Please note that although the information is directed towards physical therapists, many of the assessments are still relevant to OT practice. *

TBI SCI (Acute, 0-3 months)

Stroke SCI (Sub-Acute, 3-6 months)

Multiple Sclerosis SCI (Chronic, >6 months)

Parkinson's Disease

ROM/Goniometry

Grasp & Pinch Strength

Grip Strength Norms (p. 5)

Watch video (1:08-4:07)




Pinch Strength Norms (Tip, Lateral, Palmar)

Watch video (Start at 0:54)

Vision Assessments

Vision Screening Overview

The link above provides a basic overview on how to assess visual acuity, smooth pursuits, convergence, saccades, and peripheral vision.

Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living

Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Recovery after stroke

The Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement (STREAM)

Spinal Cord Independence MEasure (SCIM)