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How does a patient receive a grade of normal with the Romberg test?
IF THEY ARE ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE POSITION FOR 30 SECONDS
An assessment of balance that positions the patient in unsupported standing, feet together, upper extremities folded, and eyes closed?
ROMBERG TEST
Who is at risk for falling during the Get Up and Go test?
PATIENTS WHO REQUIRE OVER 20 SECONDS TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS MAY BE AT RISK FOR FALLING
How is a patient scored during a Get up And Go test?
*SCORED BY THE AMOUNT OF POSTURAL SWAY
*EXCESSIVE MOVEMENTS
*REACHING FOR SUPPORT
*SIDE STEPPING
*OTHER SIGNS OF LOSS OF BALANCE
Describe the Get Up and Go test?
*THE PERSON INITIALLY SITS IN A SUPPORTED CHAIR
*TRANSFERS TO A STANDING POSITION
*WALKS A FEW FEET
*TURNS AROUND WITHOUT EXTERNAL SUPPORT
*WALKS BACK TOWARD THE CHAIR
*RETURNS TO A SITTING POSITION
Functional reach test for 70-87 year olds?
10.5-13.5 INCHES
Functional reach test for 41-69 year olds?
13.5-15 INCHES
Functional reach test for 20-40 year olds?
14.5-17 INCHES
Describe the functional reach test?
A PERSON IS REQUITED TO STAND UPRIGHT WITH A STATIC BASE OF SUPPORT. A YARDSTICK IS POSITIONED TO MEASURE THE FORWARD DISTANCE THAT A PATIENT CAN REACH WITHOUT MOVING THE FEE. THREE TRIALS ARE PERFORMED AND AVERAGED TOGETHER
What score indicates an increased risk for falls for the Berg?
<45
What is the maximum score for the Berg?
56

(A SCORE <45 INDICATES AN INCREASED RISK FOR FALLS)
How is the scoring handled for the Berg?
RANGES FROM 0-4
How many tasks are there with the Berg balance scale test?
14 TASKS
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