2024-10-01 Journal Club: The Active Leg Raise Test: A Novel Test to Predict Standing Ability
Recorded On: 10/22/2024
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The active leg raise (ALR) test is simple, brief, and informative to any physical therapy practitioner practicing in the acute care setting. It addresses the clinical question encountered by acute care therapy clinicians: "Is it reasonable to attempt to help this patient stand on their feet?" Come and attend this useful journal club presentation to learn more about the ALR test!
Learning goals:
At the end of this presentation, the attendees will be able to:
- Describe the purpose of the active leg raise test
- Identify the psychometric properties of the test.
- Apply the psychometric properties to scenarios in order to deepen their understanding of the test's usefulness and limitations.
Jonathan Sutter, PT, DPT, CCS
Jonathan Sutter, PT, DPT, CCS, has been a physical therapist in the acute care setting for 28 years. He has practiced at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois for the past 23 years. He is board certified in cardiopulmonary physical therapy and has developed a more recent interest in vestibular rehabilitation. He has taught continuing education locally and regionally, and presented at CSM (2018) for the acute care section. He was a guest lecturer at Bradley University DPT program on topics relevant to acute care PT. He and his wife Jill have three adult children and enjoy spending time together in their "empty nest" phase of life, staying active and investing their lives in their family and church community.
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