CLINICAL TESTS FOR BALANCE EVALUATION
Timed up
and go (TUG) (Mathias, 1986). A stop-watch is used to measure the duaration of
functional task performed at a comfortable rate: from sitting in a chair, stand
up, walk 3 metres (10 feet), turn around, walk back, and sit down. Participants
taking longer than 13.5 seconds to
complete the TUG are at increased risk for falls. The time taken to complete the test is strongly correlated to level of
functional mobility.Podsiadlo D, Richardson S. The timed “Up and Go”: a
test of basic functional mobility for
frail elderly persons. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1991;39:142–148.
Push and
release test. For balance and proprioception. The patient leans back pressing
the heands of examiner. The examiner suddenly removes their hands. Score is
based on correctional response when trying to regain balance. N - Sometimes the
patient afraid to lean backwards and it is impossible to perform the test.
0 – Recovers independently with normal 1 step of normal length and width.
1 – 2-3 small steps backwards but recovers independently.
2 – 4 or more steps but recovers independently.
3 – Steps but needs to be assisted to prevent fall.
4 – Falls without attempting a step or unable to stand without assistance.
0 – Recovers independently with normal 1 step of normal length and width.
1 – 2-3 small steps backwards but recovers independently.
2 – 4 or more steps but recovers independently.
3 – Steps but needs to be assisted to prevent fall.
4 – Falls without attempting a step or unable to stand without assistance.
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