RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Assessment of Physical Functioning: A Conceptual Model Encompassing Environmental Factors and Individual Compensation Strategies
JF Physical Therapy
JO Phys Ther
FD American Physical Therapy Association
SP 705
OP 714
DO 10.2522/ptj.20080213
VO 89
IS 7
A1 Tomey, Kristin M.
A1 Sowers, MaryFran R.
YR 2009
UL http://jcore-reference.highwire.org/content/89/7/705.abstract
AB Commonly studied physical functions include activities such as walking and climbing stairs. Despite the acknowledged role of environmental factors and behavioral strategies to compensate for reduced performance capacity or environmental barriers in characterizing physical functioning, most assessments do not take these factors into account. This article presents a new conceptual model for assessment of relevant physical functioning while accounting for habitual environmental factors and compensation strategies.