Functional Balance Tests

Question 1

Functional Reach Test

• normal reach (in)
• fall risk (in)

Answer 1

> 12.2 in is above average; < 10 in is fall risk

Question 2

Times Up and Go

• # meters to walk
• normal time; time associated with fall risk

Answer 2

3 m test; less than ten seconds is normal; > 30 seconds is fall risk

Question 4

Dynamic Gait Index

• # items
• normal score
• fall risk score

Answer 4

8 items; 18-24 is normal; 7-15 is fall risk

Question 5

POMA, Tinetti

• # items
• max score, score for fall risk

Answer 5

9 items; max score 28; <19 = fall risk

Question 6

Berg Balance Scale

• # items
• max score, score for fall risk

Answer 6

14 items; max score=56; < 45 are at risk for falls