Clinical Assessment of Functional Mobility in Stroke Patients

Abstract

Although clinical assessment of functional mobility is an important component of physical therapy in stroke patients, its complex nature makes it difficult to assess adequately. This paper illustrates a problem-solving process, assumption underlying physical therapy intervention and useful points of view to assess mobility problems in clinisal settings. In addition, the paper introduces a battery of measures, which should be used to evaluate physical therapy outcomes. © 2002, The Society of Physical Therapy Science. All rights reserved.