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Balance Evaluation Systems TEST

Task 12: ALTERNATE STAIR TOUCHING Exit Portal

I. Biomechanical Contraints


1. Base of Support
2. CoM Alignment
3. Stand on One Leg
4. Hip/Trunk Lateral Strength
5. Sit on Floor and Standup

II. Stability Limits


6. Sitting Vertically and Lateral Lean
7. Functional Reach Forward
8. Functional Reach Lateral

III. Transitions


9. Sit To Stand
10. Rise to Toes
11. Stand on One Leg
12. Alternate Stair Touching
 13. Standing Arm Raise

IV. Reactive Postural Response

14. In Place Response - Forward
15. In Place Response - Backward

Compensatory Stepping Correction
16. Forward
17. Backward
18. Lateral

V. Sensory Orientation


19. Sensory Integration for Balance
(Modified CTSIB)
20. Incline - Eyes Closed

VI. Stability in Gait

21. Gait - Level Surface
22. Change in Gait Speed
23. Walk with Head Turns - Horizontal
24. Walk with Pivot Turns
25. Step Over Obstacles
26. Timed "Get Up & Go"
27. Timed "Get Up & Go" with Dual Task

(3)
Normal: Stands independently and safely and completes 8 steps in < 10 seconds.
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(3) Normal: Stands independently and safely and completes 8 steps in < 10 seconds.

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(2)
Completes 8 steps (10-20 seconds) AND/OR show instability such as inconsistent foot placement, excessive trunk motion, hesitation or arhythmical.
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(2) Completes 8 steps (10-20 seconds) AND/OR show instability such as inconsistent foot placement, excessive trunk motion, hesitation or arhythmical.

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(1)
Completes < 8 steps – without minimal assistance (i.e. assistive device) OR > 20 sec for 8 steps.
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(1) Completes < 8 steps – without minimal assistance (i.e. assistive device) OR > 20 sec for 8 steps.

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(0)
Completes < 8 steps, even with assistive device.
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(0) Completes < 8 steps, even with assistive device.

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