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Balance Test

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Fall Risk Level (Score Range) Your Score
High Fall Risk (0 to 20)
Medium Fall Risk (21 to 40)
Low Fall Risk (41 to 56)

Additional Information

Equipment
  • Yardstick
  • One standard chair with arm rests
  • One standard chair without arm rests
  • Footstool or step
  • Stopwatch or wristwatch
  • 15 foot walkway
Reliability

Cronbach's alphas were greater than 0.83 for stroke patients and 0.97 for elderly residents.

Reference

Berg K, Wood-Dauphinee S, Williams JI, Maki B (1992). Measuring balance in the elderly: validation of an instrument. Can. J. Pub. Health July/August supplement 2:S7-11.

Health Disclaimer

This tool provides informational content, not medical advice. Consult a professional for health issues.

References

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