Short Berg Balance Scale — correlation to static and dynamic balance and applicability among the aged

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulla Hohtari-Kivimäki ◽  
Marika Salminen ◽  
Tero Vahlberg ◽  
Sirkka-Liisa Kivelä
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Scale

scholarly journals Effects of application of texture insoles on the balance of subjects with Multiple Sclerosis

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-16
Author(s):  
Wildja De Lima Gomes ◽  
Thais Botossi Scalha ◽  
Lucas Brino Mota ◽  
Viviane Almeida Kuroda ◽  
Juliana Cintra Garrafa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Step Length ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Functional Gait ◽  
Dynamic Gait Index ◽  
Dynamic Gait ◽  
Gait Index

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects on static and dynamic balance after the use of textured insoles. Method: Fifteen subjects with multiple sclerosis were evaluated before using the insoles, after using them for 1 month, and after 2 months without using, them using the following measuring instruments: the Berg Balance Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, and 10-meter Walk Test, a means of functional gait assessment. Results: Improvement was observed in the Berg Balance Scale and Dynamic Gait Index scores, walking time, number of steps and step length after using the insoles for 1 month. The improvement in Berg Balance Scale score remained after two months without the insoles and there were no changes in gait speed. Conclusion: The use of textured insoles was effective as an intervention to improve static and dynamic balance in patients with multiple sclerosis.

scholarly journals Comparison of Reliability, Validity, and Responsiveness of the Mini-BESTest and Berg Balance Scale in Patients With Balance Disorders

2013 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Godi ◽  
Franco Franchignoni ◽  
Marco Caligari ◽  
Andrea Giordano ◽  
Anna Maria Turcato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Important Change ◽  
Global Rating ◽  
Minimal Important Change ◽  
External Criterion ◽  
Balance Scale

Background Recently, a new tool for assessing dynamic balance impairments has been presented: the 14-item Mini-BESTest. Objective The aim of this study was to compare the psychometric performance of the Mini-BESTest and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Design A prospective, single-group, observational design was used in the study. Methods Ninety-three participants (mean age=66.2 years, SD=13.2; 53 women, 40 men) with balance deficits were recruited. Interrater (3 raters) and test-retest (1–3 days) reliability were calculated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). Responsiveness and minimal important change were assessed (after 10 sessions of physical therapy) using both distribution-based and anchor-based methods (external criterion: the 15-point Global Rating of Change [GRC] scale). Results At baseline, neither floor effects nor ceiling effects were found in either the Mini-BESTest or the BBS. After treatment, the maximum score was found in 12 participants (12.9%) with BBS and in 2 participants (2.1%) with Mini-BESTest. Test-retest reliability for total scores was significantly higher for the Mini-BESTest (ICC=.96) than for the BBS (ICC=.92), whereas interrater reliability was similar (ICC=.98 versus .97, respectively). The standard error of measurement (SEM) was 1.26 and the minimum detectable change at the 95% confidence level (MDC95) was 3.5 points for Mini-BESTest, whereas the SEM was 2.18 and the MDC95 was 6.2 points for the BBS. In receiver operating characteristic curves, the area under the curve was 0.92 for the Mini-BESTest and 0.91 for the BBS. The best minimal important change (MIC) was 4 points for the Mini-BESTest and 7 points for the BBS. After treatment, 38 participants evaluated with the Mini-BESTest and only 23 participants evaluated with the BBS (out of the 40 participants who had a GRC score of ≥3.5) showed a score change equal to or greater than the MIC values. Limitations The consecutive sampling method drawn from a single rehabilitation facility and the intrinsic weakness of the GRC for calculating MIC values were limitations of the study. Conclusions The 2 scales behave similarly, but the Mini-BESTest appears to have a lower ceiling effect, slightly higher reliability levels, and greater accuracy in classifying individual patients who show significant improvement in balance function.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study Quantifying Center of Mass Trajectory during Dynamic Balance Tasks Using an HTC Vive Tracker Fixed to the Pelvis

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (23) ◽  
pp. 8034
Author(s):  
Susanne M. van der Veen ◽  
James S. Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Motion Capture ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Center Of Mass ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Body Motion ◽  
Average Error ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Average Error Rate ◽  
Fall Rates ◽  
Full Body

Fall rates are increasing among the aging population and even higher falls rates have been reported in populations with neurological impairments. The Berg Balance Scale is often used to assess balance in older adults and has been validated for use in people with stroke, traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease. While the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) has been found to be predictive of the length of rehabilitation stay following stroke, a recent review concluded the BBS lacked predictive validity for fall risk. Conversely, sophisticated measures assessing center of mass (COM) displacement have shown to be predictive of falls risk. However, calculating COM displacement is difficult to measure outside a laboratory. Accordingly, we sought to validate COM displacement measurements derived from an HTC Vive tracker secured to the pelvis by comparing it to COM derived from ‘gold’ standard laboratory-based full-body motion capture. Results showed that RMS between the COM calculated from HTC Vive tracker and full body motion capture agree with an average error rate of 2.1 ± 2.6 cm. Therefore, we conclude measurement of COM displacement using an HTC Vive tracker placed on the pelvis is reasonably representative of laboratory-based measurement of COM displacement.

scholarly journals Pengaruh latihan core-strengthening terhadap stabilitas trunkus dan keseimbangan pasien pasca stroke

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulina E. Wowiling ◽  
Lidwina S. Sengkey ◽  
Julius H. Lolombulan
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Trunk Stability ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Strengthening Exercise

Abstract: This study aimed to analyze whether core-strengthening exercise could correct trunk stability and increase balance in post stroke patients. This was an experimental study with a pretest – posttest group design. Subjects were trained to perform the core strengthening exercise for 12 sessions. The trunk stability was evaluated with trunk impairment scale (TIS) and the balance was evaluated with Berg balance scale (BBS) and timed up and go test (TUG). Data were analyzed with the paired T-test and the Wilcoxon test. The results showed that there were 23 subjects that met the inclusion criteria. Of the 23 subjects, only 19 subjects completed the 12 sessions of exercise. The statistical analysis showed that there were significant increases of TIS (P <0.0001), BBS (P <0.0001), and TUG (P <0.0001) after the whole exercise. Conclusion: Core-strengthening exercise improved trunk stability as wel as static and dynamic balance in post stroke patients.Keywords: core-strengthening exercise, trunk stability, static and dynamic balanceAbstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis sejauh mana latihan core-strengthening memperbaiki stabilitas trunkus dan meningkatkan keseimbangan pada pasien pascastroke. Jenis penelitian ini ialah eksperimental dengan pretest–posttest group design. Subjek penelitian ialah 23 pasien pasca stroke yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Perlakuan yang diberikan ialah latihan core-strengthening sebanyak12 sesi. Penilaian stabilitas trunkus menggunakan trunk impairment scale (TIS) sedangkan keseimbangan diukur dengan Berg balance scale (BBS) dan timed up and go test (TUG). Data dianalisis menggunakan uji T berpasangan dan uji Wilcoxon. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan dari 23 subjek penelitian hanya 19 yang menyelesaian 12 sesi latihan, Analisis statistik menunjukkan bahwa setelah dilakukan latihan penguatan trunkus sebanyak 12 sesi didapatkan peningkatan bermakna dari TIS (P <0,0001), BBS (P <0,0001), dan TUG (P <0,0001). Simpulan: Latihan core-strengthening dapat memperbaiki stabilitas trunkus serta keseimbangan statik dan dinamik pada pasien pasca stroke.Kata kunci: Latihan core-strengthening, stabilitas trunkus, keseimbangan statik dan dinamik

scholarly journals Effects of Lower-Leg Kinesiology Taping on Balance Ability in Stroke Patients with Foot Drop

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young-Hyeon Bae ◽  
Hyeong Geun Kim ◽  
Kyung Sam Min ◽  
Suk Min Lee
Keyword(s):  
Scale Score ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Lower Leg ◽  
Foot Drop ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Ability ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Over Time

Objective. The purpose of this study was to observe the effects of lower-leg kinesiology taping on balance ability in stroke patients with foot drop.Design. Randomized controlled trial study.Method. Thirty stroke patients with foot drop were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group underwent kinesiology taping, and the control group underwent placebo taping. Balance ability was assessed before and after taping in both groups.Results. No difference was observed over time in the Berg Balance Scale score between the two groups, and a significant difference in the Berg Balance Scale score was observed only in the experimental group. Additionally, there were significant differences in the center of pressure area and limits of stability over time.Conclusion. Kinesiology taping temporarily improved static balance ability in stroke patients. However, its effect on dynamic balance was not verified. Therefore, further research on the influence of long-term kinesiology taping on dynamic balance and gait ability is suggested.

Effect of dual-task training on balance in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 026921552110103
Author(s):  
Alex Martino Cinnera ◽  
Alessio Bisirri ◽  
Enza Leone ◽  
Giovanni Morone ◽  
Angela Gaeta
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
P Value ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Task Training ◽  
Dual Task Training

Objective: To evaluate the effects of dual-task training on static and dynamic balance in patients with multiple sclerosis. Data sources: PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, and PEDro databases were searched from inception to March 1, 2021. Methods: This study was conducted in agreement with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Two reviewers assessed studies for inclusion and extracted data. We used the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale to evaluate the methodological quality and the risk-of-bias. Randomized clinical trial data were pooled for the meta-analysis. The effect sizes and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated by random-effect models. Egger regression and Begg-Mazumdar rank correlation test were used for publication bias. Results: A total of 13 studies involving 584 patients (42.3 ± 9 years mean ± SD; 377 females) met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review, while nine were included in the meta-analysis. People who received dual-task training interventions showed significant improvements in the Timed Up & Go test 0.44 [(95% CI = 0.22; 0.65), P-value<0.001], and in the Berg Balance scale 0.46 [(95% CI = 0.07; 0.85), P-value = 0.02]. Low and moderate heterogeneity between the studies was found for the Timed Up & Go test and the Berg Balance scale, respectively. Conclusion: The findings from the current meta-analysis support dual-task training as a beneficial therapy for improving dynamic balance and functional mobility in patients with multiple sclerosis. The limited number of studies that investigated static balance performance after dual-task training do not currently allow us to draw a conclusion about any possible improvements in this ability.

scholarly journals Effect of Ankle Kinesio Taping on Dynamic Balance in Stroke Patients- A Pilot Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Megha Mohandas ◽  
Rutika Patil ◽  
Ajay Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Balance Function ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Functional Abnormality ◽  
Kinesio Tape ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
10 Meter Walk Test

Background: Stroke causes partial brain loss, which leads to a functional abnormality of the brain, which produces a variety of symptoms the most prevalent of which is balance affection. Kinesio tape is a thin, light and elastic material which does not immobilize the joint and allows for free movement irrespective of the tape. It serves to facilitate or inhibit the muscle as needed and provides joint stability which will help improve balance function. It is also used to reduce pain, which is a typical complaint in stroke patients. Objective: To assess for immediate and post effects of kinesio tape in stroke patients using Berg Balance Scale and 10 Meter walk test. Method: A total of 15 participants were chosen based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Before application of kinesio tape, the Berg balance scale and a 10-meter walk test were performed and recorded. Following the application, the subjects were reassessed, and the outcomes of the 5-day follow-up were recorded. These scores were statistically analyzed. Result: The statistical analysis showed that there is a significant increase in the dynamic balance function post kinesio tape application. An average increase of 5 scores in BBS was noted and average improvement of 5.70 seconds in 10MWT. Conclusion: This study concludes that there is a significant improvement on dynamic balance after application of kinesio tape in stroke patients. Key words: Stroke, kinesio tape, dynamic balance.

scholarly journals The Effect of Specific Balance Training Exercises for Preventing Falls among Elderly Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ieva Kvietkutė ◽  
Vilma Dudonienė
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Balance Training ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Functional Reach Test ◽  
Training Exercises

All European countries are experiencing significant ageing of the population. As the lifespan of the population increases, so does the prevalence of falls. Falls in older adults are a major public health concern and a main cause of morbidity and disability. More than one-third of persons 65 years of age or older fall each year, and in half of such cases the falls are recurrent. It is very important to maintain physical activity and independence in daily activities in elderly persons as well as to apply appropriate preventive means as soon as possible. Various interventions may be used to promote health, enhance quality life and reduce falls in elderly people: exercises, home modifications, appropriate footwear and walking aids. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of specific balance training exercises for preventing falls among elderly women. Twenty eight women aged 55–75 years participated in the study. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups: exercise (n = 14, mean age 67.9 ± 6.13 years) and control (n = 14, mean age 68.9 ± 5.31). Exercise group women performed specific – Cawthorne-Cooksey balance training exercises for 4 weeks, 5 times a week. Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises consisted of moving head in sitting and standing positions with eyes open or closed, exercises on a balance platform, and walking around. One training session lasted for 30-35 minutes. No exercise was performed in the control group. Static and dynamic balance was assessed using the Berg Balance Scale, Functional Reach Test, and Tinetti Balance Scale, walking speed was assessed using Timed Up and Go Test. Risk for falls was assessed using Desmond Fall Risk Questionnaire [4]. Subjects were evaluated twice: before and after applying exercise program. More than 50% of women have had a fall in the past years, difficulty walking in the dark or on uneven surfaces, they have experienced loss of balance or a light-headed feeling standing up, and they could not walk a straight line. Only 29% of subjects participated in a regular exercise programme. The results of Berg Balance Scale, Functional Reach Test, Tinetti Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go Test did not differ between groups before applying specific exercise program. Specific exercises significantly improved patients’ static and dynamic balance, reach functions and walking speed, while in the control group the results of all performed tests had tendency to decline. Specific Cawthorne-Cooksey balance training exercises are effective (p < 0.05) in improving balance and preventing falls in elderly women.Keywords: falls, elderly age, balance, risk of falls.

A systematic review and meta-analysis on efficacy of exercise on posture and balance in patients suffering from Diabetic Neuropathy

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neerja Thukral ◽  
Jaspreet Kaur ◽  
Manoj Malik
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Neuropathy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Core Stability ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Eyes Open

Background: Peripheral neuropathy is a major and chronic complication of diabetes mellitus affecting more than 50% of patients suffering from diabetes. There is involvement of both large and small diameter nerve fibres leading to altered somatosensory and motor sensations, thereby causing impaired balance and postural instability. Objective: To assess the effects of exercises on posture and balance in patients suffering from diabetes mellitus. Method: Mean changes in Timed Up and Go test(TUGT), Berg Balance Scale and Postural Sway with eyes open and eyes closed on Balance System were primary outcome measures. RevMan 5.3 software was used for the meta-analyses. Eighteen randomized controlled trials met the selection criteria and were included in the study. All the studies ranked high on PEDro Rating scale. Risk of bias was assessed by Cochrane collaboration tool of risk of bias. Included studies had low risk of bias. Sixteen RCT’s were included for the meta-analysis. Result: Results of meta-analysis showed that there was statistically significant improvement in TUGT with p≤ 0.05 and substantial heterogeneity (I 2 = 84%, p < 0.00001) in experimental group as compared to control group. There was statistically significant difference in Berg Balance Scale scores and heterogeneity of I 2 = 62%, p < 0.00001 and significant changes in postural stability (eyes open heterogeneity of I 2 = 100%, p =0.01 and eyes closed, heteogeneity I 2 = 0%, p =0.01). Sensitivity analysis causes change in heterogeneity. Conclusion: It can be concluded that various exercises like balance training, core stability, Tai-Chi, proprioceptive training etc. have a significant effect in improving balance and posture in diabetic neuropathy.

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