Action Research Arm Test Kit - ARAT 動作研究上肢測試套件

The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) Kit is a clinically validated tool designed to assess upper limb function in patients with neurological impairments, such as stroke, cerebral palsy, or traumatic brain injury. This standardized assessment evaluates coordination, dexterity, and movement quality across multiple dimensions of arm functionality.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Evaluation: Measures grasp, grip, pinch, and gross arm movement with 19 test items.

Clinically Reliable: Widely used in neurorehabilitation for quantifying upper limb recovery.

Durable Components: Comes with standardized objects and accessories made from high-quality materials for repeatable testing.

Portable & Lightweight: Easy to store and transport for use in clinical, home, or research settings.

Supports Progress Tracking: Ideal for occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and researchers monitoring patient recovery over time.

Kit Contents:

Wooden blocks of different sizes

Ball

Stone

Tubes and tube holder

Washer

Testing board and accessories

Instruction manual and scoring sheet

Clinical Applications:

Stroke rehabilitation

Upper limb neuro-assessment

Functional capacity evaluations

Pre- and post-treatment analysis

Why Choose the ARAT Kit?

The ARAT test is recognized globally for its ease of use, quick administration time (10-15 minutes), and strong correlation with other motor assessments. It enables healthcare professionals to objectively assess changes in motor recovery and helps guide personalized treatment plans.

標準化

ARAT（動作研究上肢測試）是一種評估工具，用於測量因大腦皮質損傷導致偏癱的個體在肢體功能上的特定變化。這項極具可靠性與效度的測試由 Ronald Lyle 於 1981 年開發。

該測試評估受測者處理不同大小、重量和形狀物體的能力，因此可被視為一種專門衡量上肢活動受限程度的測量工具 (Platz, Pinkowski, Kim, di Bella, & Johnson, 2005)。

客觀且可靠

ARAT 由 19 個測試項目組成，分為四個子測試：抓握（grasp）、握力（grip）、捏合（pinch）和整體運動（gross movement）。所有項目均採用 4 級等級評分制，範圍從 0 分（無法移動）至 3 分（能正常執行該任務）。每個子測試的分數取決於該部分完成的項目數量。

ARAT 的總分範圍為 0 至 57 分，分數越高代表上肢功能表現越好。為了方便評分，測試設有時間限制 (Yozbatiran et al., 2008)。

ARAT 的優勢：

• 分析患者的功能能力與需求。
• 制定個性化的治療計劃。
• 測量康復進展。