Balance System Sd Protocol For Fall Risk Balance Testing - biodex BALANCE SYSTEM SD Operation & Service Manual

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BaLaNCE SYSTEM SD PROTOCOL FOR FaLL RISK BaLaNCE TESTING

This test protocol can be used to compare patients of similar age ranges in a normative database.
Test Duration: 20 seconds
Level: 12 to 8
Stance Type: Bilateral
A minimum of three test trials should be used to avoid excessive balance deviations.
The patient's performance is noted as a stability index. Test results are compared to age depend-
ent normative data. Scores higher than normative values suggest further assessment for lower
extremity strength, proprioception and vestibular or visual deficiencies. Poor balance is a major
contributor to falls. Strength, particularly high speed, and proprioceptive training have demon-
strated positive results in balance improvement.
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NOte: For information on normative data referenced in the Predictive Values Report, see Appendix C.
NOte: For information comparing the original Balance System Protocol for Fall Risk Balance Testing to
the Balance System SD Protocol for Fall Risk Balance Testing, see note and chart page B-1.
References:
1. Finn JA, et al, Biodex Balance System Assessment Amoung Subjects of Disparate Balancing
Abilities. Presented at the 1999 American College of Sports Medicine Meeting
Updated May 2010
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