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Balance Evaluation Systems TEST

Task 6: SITTING VERTICALITY AND LATERAL LEAN Exit Portal

I. Biomechanical Contraints

II. Stability Limits

III. Transitions

IV. Reactive Postural Response

V. Sensory Orientation

VI. Stability in Gait

(3)
Realigns to vertical with very SMALL or no OVERSHOOT.

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(3) Realigns to vertical with very SMALL or no OVERSHOOT.

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(2)
Significantly Over- or undershoots but eventually realigns to vertical.
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(2) Significantly Over- or undershoots but eventually realigns to vertical.

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(1)
Failure to realign to vertical.
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(1) Failure to realign to vertical.

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(0)
Falls with the eyes closed.
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(0) Falls with the eyes closed.

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(3)
Maximum lean, subject moves upper shoulders beyond body midline, very stable.
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(3) Maximum lean, subject moves upper shoulders beyond body midline, very stable.

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(2)
Moderate lean, subject’s upper shoulder approaches body midline or some instability.
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(2) Moderate lean, subject’s upper shoulder approaches body midline or some instability.

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(1)
Very little lean, or significant instability.

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(1) Very little lean, or significant instability.

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(0)
No lean or falls (exceeds limits).

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(0) No lean or falls (exceeds limits).

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