TBI Module Outcome Measures

Comprehensive vocabulary and key metrics for clinical measures used in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) modules, including FIST, HiMAT, DGI, and spasticity scales.

Function In Sitting Test (FIST)

A bedside assessment with minimal equipment used for lower level performance in ABI and TBI to measure steady state and reactive balance in sitting.

FIST MCID

$$6.5$$

FIST MDC (Acute Stroke)

$$5.63$$

FIST Scoring

Fourteen items scored on an ordinal scale of $0-4$ (dependent to independent), where a higher score is better.

High-Level Mobility Assessment (HiMAT)

A timed performance-based assessment for mobility and high level balance skills in individuals able to walk $20\,m$ independently without a device.

HiMAT Healthy Normal Scores (18-25 year olds)

$50-54$ for males and $44-54$ for females.

HiMAT MDC

An increase of $4$ or a decrease of $2$ points.

HiMAT Scale

$13$ items using an ordinal scale of $0-4$ or $5$, with a maximum score of $54$.

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI)

The original test for dynamic balance during gait consisting of $8$ items scored $0-3$ for a total of $24$, used to predict fall risk.

Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)

An assessment created due to the ceiling effects of the DGI, featuring $10$ items including gait with a narrow base of support, backwards, and eyes closed.

DGI Fall Risk Threshold

A score of $<19$ is predictive of falls in community-dwelling older adults.

Modified Ashworth Scale

A quick test for CNS disorders to determine the severity of spasticity or the effect of medication by assessing resistance to quick movement.

Tardieu Scale

A test for patients with spasticity and increased tone with reduced ROM that compares ROM at different speeds to determine spasticity response.

Tardieu Scale Velocities (V1, V2, V3)

V1 is the measure of range slowly; V2 is the pace of a dropping limb; V3 is the fastest move possible.

Tardieu Scale R1

The point in the range where the muscle 'catches' during a fast stretch (V3).

Tardieu Scale R2

The full available passive range of motion measured moving slowly (V1).

Tardieu MDC (PROM)

$$13.98$$

Tardieu MDC (R2)

$$17.16$$