FIST: Function in Sitting Test

Presented by J.J. Mowder-Tinney

FIST: Function in Sitting Test

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Video Runtime: 7 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 2 Questions

Improving quality of care and effectiveness of treatments requires optimal utilization of the most appropriate standardized outcome measures. Extensive research now provides a clear guide to assist therapists in choosing the best measure based on each patient’s individual presentation. This course will highlight the rationales for different measures as well as the key aspects for performing them accurately for therapists to easily integrate into everyday practice. Increasing the automaticity and efficiency of performing these tests is critical to demonstrating change over time, clearly communicating with third-party payers, and lowering health care costs.

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J.J. Mowder-Tinney

Dr. J.J. Mowder-Tinney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, a Master of Science in physical therapy from the University of Miami, and a doctorate in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. With nearly three decades of diverse clinical experience, her expertise…

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Chapters & learning objectives

FIST: Function in Sitting Test

1. FIST: Function in Sitting Test

This video will review aspects of the functional assessment measure, the FIST: Function in Sitting Test. Specific aspects of the test will include the following: (1) when to choose, (2) how to accurately perform, (3) the meaning of the scores, (4) common errors made, and (5) special strategies to consider when performing.