Examining the reliability, correlation, and validity of commonly used assessment tools to measure balance

Dawson, Nicole; Dzurino, Darcy; Karleskint, Melissa; Tucker, Jennifer

doi:10.1002/hsr2.98

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“…Activating negative feedback aims to correct or compensate for an inadequate anticipatory reaction, counteracting the destabilisation of the pasture. For this reason, the use of multiple balance assessment tools is recommended to capture a complete picture of balance disorders and their compensations 35 . Clinical evaluation of a patient with balance disorders, supplemented by a functional test, allows to systematise the symptoms and make a preliminary clinical diagnosis.…”

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Compensatory image of the stability of people with multiple sclerosis and atrial vertigo based on posturography examination

Kahl

Wierzbicka

Dębińska

et al. 2021

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Pathophysiology of balance disorders due to multiple sclerosis (MS) and atrial vertigo (AV) is different. We evaluated posture stability when maintaining balance in people with MS presenting symptoms of ataxia and those with AV. We included 45 women (15 with MS; 15 with AV; 15 controls). A posturography platform was used to measure balance parameters. To characterize the image of stability and the compensation of balance disorders, the surface area of the stabilogram (SAS), vision control index (VCI) and the vision-motion control index (VMCI) were used. The stability image of people with MS and AV with eyes open (p = 0.002), with eyes closed (p = 0.080) and with visual biofeedback (p = 0.0008) differed significantly. SAS depended on visual biofeedback regardless of the occurrence of balance disorders and was the basis for determining the compensatory share of vision-motor coordination. Differences in VCI between groups were insignificant. VMCI was significantly higher in people with balance disorders than in those without, but similar in the MS and AV groups. The image of stability is different in people with MS and AV. Thanks to visual biofeedback, it becomes possible to launch effective vision-motor coordination when compensating balance disorders. VCI may become the measure of compensation for balance disorders.

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Compensatory image of the stability of people with multiple sclerosis and atrial vertigo based on posturography examination

Kahl

Wierzbicka

Dębińska

et al. 2021

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“…Lower test duration reflected a better balance performance. 14 The TUG test was used to assess physical performance, functional mobility, and gait speed. The test includes the time it takes for getting up from a chair, walking 3 m, turning, and sitting again, which is recorded in seconds.…”

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Postural balance and fall risk in patients with systemic sclerosis: A cross-sectional study

2021

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Objectives: This study aims to assess postural balance, fall risk, and the relationship of these parameters with disease-related factors in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Patients and methods: Thirty patients with SSc (6 males, 24 females; mean age 51.1±10.6 years; range 35 to 65) and 30 healthy subjects (6 males, 24 females, mean age 52.4±8.7 years; range 35 to 65) matched for age, sex and body mass index were included in this cross-sectional study conducted between September 2018 and November 2019. Postural balance was measured with Biodex Balance System™ (Biodex-BS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Individuals' history of falls in the past year, functional capacity, lower limb muscles strength, pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, diffusion capacity, and dyspnea severity were evaluated. Results: The SSc group had postural balance impairment and a higher fall frequency than the control group. The SSc group had significantly higher sway index on postural stability (0.6±0.5), lower directional control score (42.1±8.0), and longer test duration (51.8±11.8) on limit of stability of Biodex-BS, lower BBS score (51.5±4.9), and longer test duration on TUG test (8.3±2.7) than control group (all p<0.05). Also, SSc group exhibited significantly lower functional capacity, limb muscles strength, pulmonary function, respiratory muscles strength, diffusion capacity, and higher dyspnea severity than control group (all p<0.05). The postural balance and fall frequency of SSc patients were significantly associated with functional capacity, lower limb muscles strength, pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, diffusion capacity, and dyspnea severity. Conclusion:Our results suggest that postural balance impairment and fall risk should be assessed as they appear to be important problems in patients with SSc. Furthermore, assessment of functional capacity, lower limb muscles strength, and lung involvement may highlight those with postural balance impairment and higher fall risk.

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“…Dynamic gait tests assess mobility walking and transitioning and are suitable to assess the functional status of older adults ( 79 ) along with fall risk. Specific to the older adult population, tests including transfers from sitting to standing are suggested.…”

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Perspectives: Evaluation of Older Adult Cochlear Implant Candidates for Fall Risk in a Developing Country Setting

Rogers

2021

Front. Neurol.

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Dizziness, vertigo, and falls are common in older adults. Data suggest that cochlear implant candidates are no different and could be argued to be at elevated risk due to the presence of hearing loss and likely vestibular involvement. Perspectives contextualizes current testing and screening paradigms for vestibular deficits and fall risk and suggests a protocol suitable for use in developing country settings.

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Examining the reliability, correlation, and validity of commonly used assessment tools to measure balance

Cited by 71 publications

References 27 publications

Compensatory image of the stability of people with multiple sclerosis and atrial vertigo based on posturography examination

Compensatory image of the stability of people with multiple sclerosis and atrial vertigo based on posturography examination

Postural balance and fall risk in patients with systemic sclerosis: A cross-sectional study

Perspectives: Evaluation of Older Adult Cochlear Implant Candidates for Fall Risk in a Developing Country Setting

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