Balance

Question 1

Balance and fall risk questionnaires

Answer 1

ABC
FES
Unsteady while dressing (stroke)
Falls in last 3 months
Near falls in last 3 months
Fear of falling

ABC and FES bridge activity and participation

Unsteady while dressing: A, P, may include flexibility, strength

Question 2

ABC scores

Answer 2

ABC < 50% confidence is homebound

ABC 100% low fall risk

Question 3

FES scores

Answer 3

1 is low fall risk

Question 4

Fall risk screening tests

Answer 4

Performed in under 5 min
- FRT
- TUG
- 5TSTS
- 30 sec chair stand
- 4 square step test

After stroke, FRT w/ arm sling: 16.8 cm; w/o arm sling: 15.2 cm

Question 5

Prereqs FRT

Answer 5

ankle, spine, shoulder ROM, posterior strength

Question 6

Prereqs 5TSTS

Answer 6

strength and power in LEs

Question 7

Prereqs TUG

Answer 7

eccentric control, speed/power, concentric strength

Question 8

Stationary vs dynamic screening tests

Answer 8

FRT - stationary, anticipatory
TUG - dynamic, anticipatory (reactive)
5TSTS, 30 sec chair stand - both, anticipatory

Question 9

Standardized balance test for stationary/anticipatory

Answer 9

Berg
FIST

Question 10

Standardized balance test for sensory organization and integration items

Answer 10

CTSIB
SOT

Question 11

Standardized tests for dynamic gait

Answer 11

POMA
MiniBEST
DGI
FGA
4SST
3M BWT