As a Physical Therapist, you’re helping students build strength, mobility, and independence—all while juggling data collection on endurance, gait, and gross motor skills. Kit makes it easy to capture what matters most in the moment, without missing a beat.
Let’s jump into some real-life examples of how you can use Kit’s data collection feature with a variety of student goals (and a few fun pro tips along the way).
🚶 Scenario 1: Walking with Support
Example Goal:
Lina will walk with her gait trainer for 5 minutes with no more than minimal assistance in 4 out of 5 opportunities.
During the session, you use Kit’s Timer to measure how long Lina walks before needing a break. The Assistance Level dropdown in Kit helps you quickly capture whether she required minimal or moderate support.
👉 Pro tip: Upload a short video of Lina walking to Google Drive and link it in the wrap up Session Notes section so you have a starting point for comparison in future sessions.
⚖️ Scenario 2: Balance Skills
Example Goal:
Marcus will maintain balance while standing on one foot for at least 10 seconds in 3 consecutive sessions.
While Marcus practices standing on one foot, you can track his progress with the Frequency Counter in Kit to record each successful attempt. You also set up Custom Support Calculators like Hand Placement Assistance and Use of Balance Aids, tapping ➕/➖ to track how much each support helps him maintain balance during the session. In the Subjective Notes, you add quick context like: “leaned left after 5 seconds” to capture details that the counter alone can’t.
🪜 Scenario 3: Stair Climbing
Example Goal:
Hana will independently climb a flight of 5 stairs using a handrail in 4 out of 5 opportunities.
You’re supporting Hana on stair climbing. The Assistance Level dropdown in Kit lets you record whether she was independent, needed minimal assistance, or moderate support. To capture more detail, you can also use Supporting Data Calculators to track the number of verbal cues or physical assists Hana needed during the activity. In your wrap-up Session Notes, you leave: “try smaller step height next week” so you’re ready for the next session.
✨ With Kit, Physical Therapists can track measurable progress while also capturing key details that make therapy data more meaningful.
👉 Ready to see all the ways Kit can help you collect data? Take a look at our step-by-step guide here for a deeper dive into every data collection tool and how to make the most of them!