Outpatient Adults - Assessments
REcommended ASsessments By Diagnosis
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. *
Stroke SCI (Sub-Acute, 3-6 months)
Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)
Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)
Grasp & Pinch Strength
Grasp & Pinch Strength
Vision Assessments
Vision Assessments
The link above provides a basic overview on how to assess visual acuity, smooth pursuits, convergence, saccades, and peripheral vision.
Nine-HOle Peg
Nine-HOle Peg
Box & Block Test
Box & Block Test
Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living
Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living
Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Recovery after stroke
Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Recovery after stroke
The Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement (STREAM)
The Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement (STREAM)
Spinal Cord Independence MEasure (SCIM)
Spinal Cord Independence MEasure (SCIM)
Capabilities of Upper Extremity Instrument
Capabilities of Upper Extremity Instrument