Balance Tests & Measures

Question 0

Fugl-Meyer Sensorimotor Assessment of Balance Performance Battery

Answer 0

14 is max - designed to assess balance specifically for pt w hemiplegia. even at 14 a ppt still may not have normal balance.

Question 1

Max 58pts

<45 increase risk for falls

Answer 1

Berg Balance test

Question 2

Functional reach test
20-40
41-69
70-87

Answer 2

14. 5 - 17 “
15. 5 - 15”
16. 5-13.5”

Question 3

An assessment tool of balance and ataxia - eyes open, closed, and the heel-to-toe is
Normal is obtained by

Answer 3

Romberg Test, Sharpened Romberg Test

normal with holding position for 30 sec

Question 4

Timed get up & GO

Answer 4

sit to stand - 10 feet - back and sit 20 at the limit for functional independence and may be at an increased risk for falling
>30 sec high risk for a fall

Question 5

Balance and gait
two parts; 16pts; 12pts
total 28 pts
Score of less than ____ indicates a high risk for a fall

Answer 5

Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assissment

<19pts