Arthritis Hand Function Test | AHFT |

Arthritis Hand Function Test (AHFT) is an 11-item performance-based test designed to measure hand strength and dexterity in persons with arthritis and rhematoid arthritis.

It deals with the areas of self-care, work and leisure in such patients

This test is divided into 4 subscales and tests are performed bilaterally:.....dnt

Strength,
Applied Strength,
Dexterity, and
Applied Dexterity

Intended Population

Its used...

in both research and clinical applications,

for pre- and post-operative evaluations,

to measure treatment outcomes pertaining to hand function.

Generally It is particularly targeted towards:

Osteo-arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Systemic Sclerosis