The Mini-BESTest: a review of psychometric properties

S Di Carlo, E Bravini, S Vercelli… - International Journal …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Abstract The Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) has been identified as
the most comprehensive balance measure for community-dwelling adults and elderly …

[HTML][HTML] Walking in fully immersive virtual environments: an evaluation of potential adverse effects in older adults and individuals with Parkinson's disease

A Kim, N Darakjian, JM Finley - Journal of neuroengineering and …, 2017 - Springer
Background Virtual reality (VR) has recently been explored as a tool for neurorehabilitation
to enable individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) to practice challenging skills in a safe …

Balance assessment in people with COPD: An evidence-based guide

MK Beauchamp - Chronic respiratory disease, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
Balance problems and an increased rate and risk of falls are common in people with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although a balance assessment is now …

Relationships between balance and cognition in patients with subjective cognitive impairment, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer disease

GG Tangen, K Engedal, A Bergland, TA Moger… - Physical …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Background Balance impairments are common in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD), but
which aspects of balance are affected, at which stage of cognitive impairment, and their …

Reliability, validity, and ability to identify fall status of the balance evaluation systems test, mini–balance evaluation systems test, and brief–balance evaluation systems …

A Marques, S Almeida, J Carvalho, J Cruz… - Archives of physical …, 2016 - Elsevier
Objectives To assess the reliability, validity, and ability to identify fall status of the Balance
Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest), Mini-BESTest, and Brief-BESTest, compared with the …

Reliability, validity, and ability to identity fall status of the Berg Balance Scale, Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest), Mini-BESTest, and Brief-BESTest in older …

LAP Viveiro, GCV Gomes, JMR Bacha… - Journal of geriatric …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background and Purpose: In any given year, 28% to 35% of older adults experience falls. In
nursing home environments, the annual rate of falls increases to 30% to 50%. Our objective …

Machine learning algorithms based on signals from a single wearable inertial sensor can detect surface-and age-related differences in walking

B Hu, PC Dixon, JV Jacobs, JT Dennerlein… - Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to investigate if a machine learning algorithm utilizing triaxial
accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer data from an inertial motion unit (IMU) could …

[HTML][HTML] Recommendations for a core outcome set for measuring standing balance in adult populations: a consensus-based approach

KM Sibley, T Howe, SE Lamb, SR Lord, BE Maki… - PLoS one, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Background Standing balance is imperative for mobility and avoiding falls. Use of an
excessive number of standing balance measures has limited the synthesis of balance …

Construct validity of the BESTest, mini-BESTest and briefBESTest in adults aged 50 years and older

S O'Hoski, KM Sibley, D Brooks, MK Beauchamp - Gait & posture, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract Background The Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) and its two
abbreviated versions (mini-BESTest and briefBESTest) are functional balance tools that …

[HTML][HTML] Normative values of functional reach test, single-leg stance test, and timed “UP and GO” with and without dual-task in healthy Iranian adults: A cross-sectional …

A Nakhostin-Ansari, N Naghshtabrizi, S Naghdi… - Annals of Medicine and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Balance impairment is a common problem in all age groups. There are several
tools to assess balance. Functional reach test (FRT), single-leg stance (SLS) test, timed up …