Functional Balance Grades

Question 1

Good

Answer 1

Static: maintain balance without support, minimal sway
Dynamic: accepts moderate challenge, picking up objects off floor

Question 2

Fair

Answer 2

Static: able to maintain balance with hand hold support/min assist
Dynamic: accepts minimal challenge , turning head/trunk

Question 3

Poor

Answer 3

Static: requires min/mod assist to maintain posture
Dynamic: unable to accept challenges or move without loss of balance

Question 4

Normal

Answer 4

Static: maintains steady balance without support
Dynamic: accepts max challenge, shifts weight easily