Week 5 Balance and neuroplasticity

Question 1

Activities of Balance Confidence (ABC)

Answer 1

confidence in performing 16 activities without losing balance
100%- confident on all 16 items
50-80%- somewhat impaired
<50%- likely homebound

Question 2

Falls Efficacy Scale (FES)

Answer 2

Scale of 1-10 confidence in completing ADL without falling
Scoring 10-100 with 10 being the best sore
>70 indicates that the person has a fear of falling in CDE
>80 indicates increased risk of falling in CDE

Question 3

Functional Reach Test (FRT)

Answer 3

without moving feet or taking a step reach as far as possible

Question 4

Timed up and go (TUG)

Answer 4

stand up from chair, walk 3m, turnaround and sit back down in the chair
<20s- independent
>30s- needs assistance for mobility and ADLS
>12- at risk for falls

Question 5

Sit to Stand

Answer 5

5 times sit to stand
30 sec sit to stand

Question 6

Berg Balance Scale

Answer 6

Sit to stand
stand unsupported
sit with back unsupported and feet on floor
stand to sit
transfers
stand unsupported w eyes closed
stand unsupported w feet together
reaching forward with arm while standing
pick up object from floor
Look over shoulders while standing
Turn 360 degrees
place alternate foot on stool while standing
stand unsupported in tandem stance
single leg stance

Question 7

Performance Oriented Mobility assessment (POMA)

Answer 7

Balance and gait assessment
25-28- low fall risk
19-24- medium fall risk
<19- high fall risk

Question 8

Clinical Test for Sensory Interaction Balance (CTSIB)

Answer 8

4-6 seonsory vonditions
Scoring: time in each position
1- minimal sway
2- mild sway
3- moderate sway
4-fall

Question 9

Four square step test (FSST)

Answer 9

Older adults >15s at risk for multiple falls
Stroke >24s at risk for falls
norms: mean older multiple fallers 32.6s
non-multiple fallers 17.6 seconds