Advanced Balance and Mobility Flashcards
What does ABC in the “ABC scale” stand for?
Activities-specific Balance Confidence
How is the ABC scale superior to the Falls Efficacy Scale?
descriptions of activities are not as general, and there is less of a ceiling effect.
How long does it take to administer the ABC scale? Does it have to be done in person?
It takes about 5 to 10 minutes and can be done in person or on the phone.
What populations is the ABC scale used on?
- elderly
- MS
- Parkinson’s
- Stroke
- Unilateral Trans-tibial Amputation
- Vestibular Disorders
A person is a fall risk if they score below this score on the ABC scale (excluding Parkinsons).
< 67%
If someone has parkinsons, what is the cutoff score for being a fall risk?
<69%
if someone has a stroke and they score above this number, they almost certainly did not have a history of multiple falls
> 81%
What does the Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) measure?
functional BALANCE during walking.
Why is the FGA not appropriate for very low functioning patients?
Subjects need to be able to ambulate 20 feet with or without an assisstive device in order to perform the test.
What populations would you use the FGA on?
- older adults (40-80 years)
- Parkinson’s Disease
- SCI
- Stoke
- Vestibular problems
There are two important cutoff scores for the FGA - one can (a) predict falls in general, the other (b) predicts that a community-dwelling person will fall in the next 6 months. What are these two scores?
(a) 22/30
(b) 20/30
What does CB&M stand for?
Community Balance & Mobility Scale
Why is the CB&M a better test than the Berg for those with a TBI?
There is less of a ceiling effect with this population
Other than TBI patients, what other populations might the CB&M be appropriate for?
- CP
- Stroke
- Geriatric
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Healthy Adults
What score range on the CB&M indicates a greater risk for reduced participation in the community?
45-50/96
