Timed Single Leg Balance

Question 1

What is the purpose of the timed single leg balance test?

Answer 1

measure static balance

Question 2

what type of data does the timed single leg balance test give?

Answer 2

numeric ratio data

Question 3

what are the pros and cons to the timed single leg balance test?

Answer 3

pros - cheap and easy.

cons - not applicable to every day life and function

Question 4

why would you do the timed single leg balance test?

Answer 4

people with balance issues - e.g. night time walking, Hx of falls

Question 5

what is step one of the test?

Answer 5

eyes open, place both arms across chest so hands are on shoulders. look straight ahead - eyes fixed on point 3ft away. Stand on one leg - don’t let legs touch. hold. repeat on the other side

Question 6

when does the time start/stop?

Answer 6

starts when they lift their foot off the floor.
stops when:
- leg touch
- foot changes position on the floor
- lifted leg hits the floor
- after 60 seconds

Question 7

what is step two of the test?

Answer 7

repeat the same test as before with eyes closed

Question 8

patient preparation to remember

Answer 8

plinth either side of patient
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physio close to patient