Romberg

Question 1

-Measure ability to maintain balance w/ narrowed BOS

Question 2

-30 seconds each trial (20 seconds cutoff)

-120 total score

Question 3

The Romberg Test and Sharpened Romberg test are tests of static balance that measure the ability to maintain balance with a narrowed BOS

Question 4

The Romberg Test if performed w/ feet together and eyes open for 60 seconds and with feet together and eyes closed for 60 seconds

Question 5

The Sharpened Romberg Test is performed in a tandem standing position, with the dominant foot behind the non-dominant foot for 60 seconds with eyes open and for 60 seconds w/ eyes closed

Question 6

Timing starts after the subject has assumed the proper position and is stopped if the subject moves his or her feet from the proper position, opens his or her eyes on the eyes closed trials, or when the maxiumum balance time of 60 seconds is reached.

Question 7

Up to 3 trials may be performed if the maximum balance time is not reached in either of the first 2.