Background In a recent study of 655 physical therapists working with a stroke population, the
Berg Balance Scale (BBS) was identified as the most commonly used assessment tool …

Objective: to conduct a systematic review of published studies that test the validity and
reliability of fall-risk assessment tools for use among older adults in community, home …

Background Current clinical balance assessment tools do not aim to help therapists identify
the underlying postural control systems responsible for poor functional balance. By …

Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is a widely used clinical paradigm to evaluate balance and
mobility. Although TUG includes several complex subcomponents, namely: sit-to-stand, gait …

Objective The basal ganglia may be selectively activated during rhythmic, metered
movement like tango dancing, which may improve motor control in individuals with …

The definitive work on occupational therapy for physical dysfunction returns in its Sixth
Edition, with reputable co-editors and clinical, academic, and consumer contributors. This …

Background and Purpose—This study compared the psychometric properties of 3 clinical
balance measures, the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Balance subscale of the Fugl-Meyer …

This textbook on assessment and outcome measurement is written for both occupational
therapy and physiotherapy students and qualified therapists. It begins by defining what is …

Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a 12-month Balance
Training Program on balance, mobility and falling frequency in women with osteoporosis …

Jonsdottir J, Cattaneo D. Reliability and validity of the Dynamic Gait Index in persons with
chronic stroke. OBJECTIVE: To establish the test-retest and interrater reliability as well as …