The Action Research Arm Test.
One of the most widely used standardized measures of upper-extremity function in neurorehabilitation — now available direct from Salia Rehab.
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An evaluative measure with 40+ years of clinical validation.
The ARAT assesses specific changes in limb function among individuals who have sustained cortical damage resulting in hemiplegia. Developed by Ronald Lyle in 1981, it remains one of the most reliable and valid upper-extremity measures in the field.
It evaluates a client's ability to handle objects differing in size, weight, and shape — making it an arm-specific measure of activity limitation (Platz, Pinkowski, Kim, di Bella, & Johnson, 2005).
19 items. 4 subtests. A single ordinal scale.
All items are rated on a 4-point ordinal scale — from 0 (no movement possible) to 3 (normal performance). Total scores range from 0 to 57, with higher scores indicating better function. Time limits are built in to facilitate scoring (Yozbatiran et al., 2008).
Grasp
Lift and manipulate blocks and objects of varying size.
Grip
Pour and transfer using jars, tubes, and cylinders.
Pinch
Precision handling of ball bearings and marbles.
Gross Movement
Hand-to-mouth, head, and behind-the-head motions.
Everything you need to assess, plan, and prove progress.
Analyze Functional Ability
Objectively evaluate a patient's upper-extremity function across grasp, grip, pinch, and gross movement.
Customize Treatment Plans
Use scored subtests to target the specific movement deficits driving activity limitation.
Measure Progress Over Time
Track meaningful change with a 0–57 scale trusted in clinical research for over 40 years.
Standardized & Portable
A single, self-contained wooden test kit — the same protocol used by leading neuro programs worldwide.
A closer look at the ARAT kit.
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