Modified CatSIb

Question 1

This test is designed to asses how well an older adult is using sensory inputs when ne or more sensory systems are compromised. In condition one, all sensory systems are available for maintaing balance. In condition two, vision has been removed and the older adult must rely on the somatosensory and vestibular systems to balance. In condition three, the somatosensory system has been compromised and the older adults must use vision and the vestibular system to balance. In condition four, vision has been removed and the soamtosensory system has been compromised. The tolder adults msut not rely primarily on the vesitublar inputs to balance

Question 2

Question 3

Begin timing each trial using a stopwatch. The trial is over when (a) the participant opens his/her eyes in an eyes closed condition, (b) raises arms from sides, (c) loses balance and requires manual assistance to prevent a fall.

Question 4

looks at -How well older adult is using sensory inputs when 1 or more are compromised

Question 5

30 seconds

-120 total