Balance test
Balance Test
A Balance Test (pronounced: /ˈbaləns test/) is a medical examination used to assess a person's balance and coordination. It is often used in neurology, physiotherapy, and audiology to diagnose and manage conditions affecting balance.
Etymology
The term "balance test" is derived from the English words "balance", meaning the ability to maintain the body's center of mass over its base of support, and "test", meaning an examination or trial.
Types of Balance Tests
There are several types of balance tests, including:
- Romberg's Test: This test assesses the ability to stand upright with the eyes closed. It is often used to diagnose conditions affecting the vestibular system.
- Berg Balance Scale: This is a widely used clinical test of a person's static and dynamic balance abilities.
- Tinetti Test: This test is used to assess gait and balance. It is often used in elderly populations to predict the likelihood of falls.
- Dynamic Gait Index: This test assesses a person's ability to modify gait in response to changing task demands.
Related Terms
- Postural Control: The act of maintaining, achieving or restoring a state of balance during any posture or activity.
- Vestibular System: The sensory system that contributes to balance and sense of spatial orientation.
- Proprioception: The sense of the relative position of one's own parts of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement.
- Gait: The pattern of movement of the limbs of animals, including humans, during locomotion over a solid substrate.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Balance test
- Wikipedia's article - Balance test
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