Usefulness, assessment and normative data of the Functional Reach Test in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Archives of gerontology and geriatrics Vol. 81; pp. 149 - 170
• Main Authors: Rosa, Matheus Vieira, Perracini, Monica Rodrigues, Ricci, Natalia Aquaroni
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.03.2019
• Subjects: Accidental Falls - prevention & control; Aged; Cross-Sectional Studies; Fall accidents; Geriatric Assessment - methods; Humans; Limits of stability; Older adults; Physical Therapy Modalities; Postural balance; Postural Balance - physiology; Prospective Studies; Systematic review; Fall accidents; Systematic review; Limits of stability; Postural balance; Older adults

[Display omitted] •Functional Reach normative value is 26.6 cm for community older adults.•Functional Reach normative value is 15.4 cm for non-community older adults.•Functional Reach Test values should be adjusted according to the patient age.•Functional Reach Test should not be used to predict ris...