Normative Values of the Berg Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go Test

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• Berg balance scale

  Berg balance scale (BBS) is used for assessment of balance and fall risk, Higher scores on the BBS indicate greater independence and better ability to balance. In contrast, lower scores indicate a greater fall risk Items DESCRIPTION SCORE (0-4) Sitting to standing \_\_\_\_\_ Standing unsupported \_\_\_\_\_ Sitting unsupported \_\_\_\_\_ Standing to sitting \_\_\_\_\_ Transfers \_\_\_\_\_ Standing with eyes closed \_\_\_\_\_ Standing with feet together \_\_\_\_\_ Reaching forward with outstretched arm \_\_\_\_\_ Retrieving object from floor \_\_\_\_\_ Turning to look behind \_\_\_\_\_ Turning 360 degrees \_\_\_\_\_ Placing alternate foot on stool \_\_\_\_\_ Standing with one foot in front \_\_\_\_\_ Standing on one foot \_\_\_\_\_ TOTAL \_\_/56

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• Timed up and go test

  Timed up and go test is used for the assessment of falls risk among elderly population. The Timed "Up and Go" (TUG) Test measures, in seconds, the time taken by an individual to stand up from a standard arm chair (approximate seat height of 46 cm, arm height 65 cm), walk a distance of 3 meters (approximately 10 feet), turn, walk back to the chair, and sit down. Normal healthy elderly usually complete the task in 10 seconds or less. Very frail or weak elderly with poor mobility may take 2 minutes or more. Clinical guide: \<10 seconds = normal \<20 seconds = good mobility, can go out alone, mobile without a gait aid \<30 seconds = problems, cannot go outside alone, requires a gait aid A score of more than or equal to 14 seconds has been shown to indicate high risk of falls.

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