fall and balance prevention lab Flashcards
what is the berg balance scale testing
Used to assess functional balance- static and dynamic
High reliability and validity
Used for lower performing community dwellers and lower functioning older adults
how long does the burg take to administer
20 minutes to administer
the Burg is what type of assessment
BBS for non vestibular balance assessment.
on the burg wheelchair users will score
0-20
on the burg those who should walk with assistance will score
21-40
on the burg those who can walk independently score a
41-56
functional balance is given a score of what on the berg
56
if a person score less then a 45 on the burg they are
at a greater risk of falls
if a person scored less than a 40 on the berg they are
at a 100% risk of falls
what are the scores on prediction of falls with and without prior bbs screening
Older adults: 56= functional balance <45 greater risk of falling <40 100% risk of falling Predictor of Falls: History of falls and BBS < 51 No history of falls and BBS < 42
older adults in a nursing home what is the score indicating risk of falls
Older adults living in nursing home < 47 indicates patient is at risk for falls
the berg item one looks at what postural system
Biomechanical constraints (LE strength); Anticipatory postural adjustments (move COG fwd over BOS)
the berg item 2 looks at what postural system
Biomechanical constraints (BOS); stability limits (verticality)
the berg item 3 looks at what postural system
Biomechanical constraints (BOS in sitting), stability limits (verticality)
the berg item 4 looks at what postural control system ?
Biomechanical constraints (LE eccentric control)
the berg item 5 looks at what postural control system ?
Biomechanical constraints (LE strength), anticipatory postural adjustments (STS)