On balance of the limited evidence , the 40 m self-paced test was the best rated walk test , the 30 s-chair st and test and timed up and go test were the best rated sit to st and tests , and the Stratford battery , Physical Activity Restrictions and Functional Assessment System were the best rated multi-activity measures .
OBJECTIVES To systematic ally review the measurement properties of performance-based measures to assess physical function in people with hip and /or knee osteoarthritis ( OA ) .
Comparison of the responsiveness of the Harris Hip Score with generic measures for hip function in osteoarthritis of the hip
Objective : To compare responsiveness of the Harris Hip Score with generic measures ( that is , the Short Form-36 ( SF-36 ) , and a test of walking speed and pain during walking ) in patients with osteoarthritis ( OA ) of the hip . Method : The first 75 cases within the population of a r and omised clinical trial on manual therapy and exercise therapy  were selected for secondary analysis . Experienced ( self reported ) recovery by the patients after treatment ( five weeks ) was used as an external criterion for clinical ly relevant improvement . Responsiveness was evaluated by comparing responsiveness ratios and receiver operating characteristic curves . Results : The responsiveness ratio for the Harris Hip Score was high ( 1.70 ) compared with walking speed ( 0.45 ) , pain during walking ( 0.66 ) , and the subscales of the SF-36—“bodily pain ” ( 0.42 ) and “ physical functioning ” ( 0.36 ) . The area under the curve also was highest for the Harris Hip Score ( 0.92 ) compared with walking speed ( 0.71 ) , pain during walking ( 0.73 ) , and the SF-36 subscales — bodily pain and physical functioning ( both 0.66 ) . Conclusion : The Harris Hip Score  is more responsive than the test of walking speed , pain , and subscales for function of the SF-36 in patients with OA of the hip . The Harris Hip Score seems to be a suitable instrument to evaluate change in hip function in patients with OA of the hip
On balance of the limited evidence , the 40 m self-paced test was the best rated walk test , the 30 s-chair st and test and timed up and go test were the best rated sit to st and tests , and the Stratford battery , Physical Activity Restrictions and Functional Assessment System were the best rated multi-activity measures .
OBJECTIVES To systematic ally review the measurement properties of performance-based measures to assess physical function in people with hip and /or knee osteoarthritis ( OA ) .