Berg Balance Scale Assessment

<p>Can lift leg but not hold for 3 seconds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feet must completely pass each other (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>0 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Patients can sit safely and securely for 2 minutes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Able to complete 4 steps with supervision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The patient uses the back of legs against the chair to control descent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cannot try the task or needs help to prevent a fall (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They should be positioned at approximately 90 degrees. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Needs minimal aid to stand or stabilize. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2 minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>0 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>0 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 minute (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They score 2. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Score of 1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Turns 360 degrees safely in 3 seconds. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Looks behind one side only and shows less weight shift. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Needs assistance to keep from losing balance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>0 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unable to keep eyes closed for 3 seconds safely. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Able to attain position with assistance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Score of 3. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Score of 0. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Assessment of the patient's ability to stand upright from a seated position without hand support.

Evaluates the patient's capacity to maintain standing posture for two minutes without support.

Measures the ability to stay seated for two minutes without back support.

Assesses the patient's ability to sit down safely from a standing position.

Evaluates the patient's ability independent transfers between two surfaces.

Indicates successful completion of the task with ideal performance.

Indicates minimal assistance is required to complete the task.

Indicates significant assistance is required to complete the task.

Patient can independently place one foot directly in front of the other, with the heel of the forward foot ahead of the toes of the other foot, and hold the position for 30 seconds without assistance.

Patient independently positions one foot in front of the other (heel ahead of toes) and holds the position for more than 20 seconds, but no longer than 30 seconds without assistance

Patient independently takes a small step with one foot in front of the other (heel ahead of toes) and maintains the position for 30 seconds with supervision.

Patient needs assistance to take the step but can hold the position for 15 seconds.

Patient loses balance while stepping or standing during the tandem stance.

Patient independently lifts one leg and holds it for more than 10 seconds without touching the supporting leg.

Patient independently lifts one leg and holds it for 5-10 seconds without touching the supporting leg.

Patient independently lifts one leg and holds it for at least 3 seconds without touching the supporting leg.

Assessing how safely a patient can transfer between a chair with armrests and one without.

Measuring how long a patient can stand unsupported with their eyes closed.

Evaluating the patient's ability to stand unsupported with feet together, for a specific duration.

Testing the patient's ability to reach forward while standing, measuring the distance.

Assessing the patient's ability to pick up a small object from the floor while standing.

Assessing the patient's ability to turn and look behind them while standing, evaluating weight shift and balance.

Testing the patient's ability to turn in a full circle, noting the speed and safety.

Testing a patient's ability to step onto and off a stool or step, maintaining balance.

A test used to evaluate balance and mobility in patients.

The outcome of these assessments using a standardized scale (e.g., 0-4).

Assessing the level of assistance needed for a patient to transfer between chairs. 4-no assistance, 0-requires 2 people or more

Scores for balance while standing with eyes closed, ranging from 4 (ten seconds independently) to 0 (needs help to maintain balance).

Scores for the maximum forward reach of a standing patient. Scores from 4 (25cm) to 0 (loses balance).

Scores for how well a patient can pick up an object from the floor while standing. Scores from 4 (independent pick up) to 0 (unable to try without assistance).

Scores for how well a patient can turn to look behind and their degree of weight shift. 4-good weight shift and turns well, 0-requires assistance.

Scores for how well a patient can stand and step up alternating feet. 4-independent stepping, 0-needing assistance to safely step.