Balance

What is the purpose of a balance screening?

• To diagnose balance disorders

• To identify individuals at risk of falling

• To provide treatment for balance problems

• All of the above

Which of the following is not a common tool used for balance screening?

• Berg Balance Scale

• Glasgow Coma Scale

• Functional Reach Test

• TUG test

What is the purpose of the Functional Reach Test?

• To measure an individual's ability to maintain balance while standing

• To measure an individual's ability to reach forward without losing balance

• To measure an individual's ability to walk without assistance

• To measure an individual's cognitive function

recommended hours of training for balance to prevent fall

• 35 hours

• 50 hours

• 60 hours

• 75 hours

what is the cut off score in berg balance scale to be considered as risk of fall

• <45

• >45

• 45-50

• 50-56