Ohio Modified Arm-Motor Ability Test (OMAAT): An Optimized Measure of Upper Extremity Functional Limitation in

Andrew C Persch1, Alexis Wagner2, Mallory Fleming3

  • 1Andrew C. Persch, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, is Assistant Professor, Division of Occupational Therapy, The Ohio State University, Columbus; andrew.persch@osumc.edu.

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