Functional reach: a new clinical measure of balance. The test is designed to assess anteroposterior (AP) stability by measuring the maximum distance that a person can reach forward beyond arm’s length while standing over a fixed base of support.

What is a normal functional reach score?

Scores less than 6 or 7 inches indicate limited functional balance. Most health individuals with adequate functional balance can reach 10 inches or more. Instructions to the patient: Please reach as far forward as you can without losing your balance.

What is the reach assessment?

What is Reach AssessmentsTM? Reach is a comprehensive benchmarking assessment suite for students of all ability levels. Because it’s objective and independent, Reach can pinpoint student learning gaps that may not otherwise emerge within your other assessments or classroom practice.