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PROMIS Physical Function Questionnaire: Hitting a Backboard with a Basketball

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 17, 2026

This is a PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Physical Function questionnaire that asks about your ability to perform various physical activities, such as whether you can hit a backboard with a basketball from the free throw line, 13 feet or 4 meters away. It is not a blood test or procedure; you simply complete the questionnaire on paper or electronically, rating your ability, which helps measure your upper body strength and overall physical function. It typically takes 1-3 minutes, requires no fasting or preparation, and is not painful. Your responses are converted into a score comparing your physical function to the general population, with higher scores indicating better function. Your healthcare provider may order it to assess daily functioning, track recovery after surgery or illness, monitor disease progression, or evaluate treatment effectiveness, and may repeat it over time during rehabilitation.

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
91751-8
Short code
PROMIS-PF
Synonyms
—
Category
cardiac
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Ref low
0
Ref high
100
Critical range
— – 10000 N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–85 years
Method
promis
CPT
82553
SNOMED
721066009
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What is this test?

This is a PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) Physical Function questionnaire. It asks about your ability to perform various physical activities, such as whether you can hit a backboard with a basketball from the free throw line (13 feet or 4 meters away). This helps healthcare providers understand your physical capabilities.

How is this test performed?

This is not a blood test or procedure. You will complete a questionnaire either on paper or electronically. The question asks you to rate your ability to hit a backboard with a basketball from the free throw line. Your answer helps measure your upper body strength and physical function.

Why might this test be ordered?

Your healthcare provider may order this test to assess your overall physical function, track recovery after surgery or illness, monitor disease progression, or evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. It provides valuable information about your daily functioning and quality of life.

Reference range

Scores range from 0-100 with higher scores indicating better physical function; population mean typically 50 ± 10N/A

Specimen: serum

Patient should answer based on their current ability to perform physical activities without assistance

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

Physical function assessments like this PROMIS questionnaire help healthcare providers understand how health conditions affect your daily life. The results can guide treatment decisions, track rehabilitation progress, and compare your function to population norms. For cardiac patients, physical function testing is particularly important as it helps assess cardiovascular fitness and recovery.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to fast or prepare for this test?
No preparation is needed. This is a simple questionnaire about your physical abilities.
How long does it take to complete?
The questionnaire typically takes 1-3 minutes to complete. It may be part of a longer assessment battery.
Is this test painful?
No, this is not a painful procedure. It is simply a questionnaire about your physical capabilities.
What do the results mean?
Your responses are converted into a score that compares your physical function to the general population. Higher scores indicate better physical function. Your healthcare provider will interpret these results in the context of your overall health condition.
Will I need to repeat this test?
Your healthcare provider may ask you to complete this questionnaire multiple times to track changes in your physical function over time, especially before and after treatment or during rehabilitation.
  1. 1
    PROMIS Physical Function OverviewSource
  2. 2
    LOINC Code 91751-8 ReferenceSource

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