Maximum Weight-shifts in Sitting in Non-ambulatory People With Stroke Are Related With Trunk Control and Balance in Sitting and Standing

Limits of Stability Testing

时间窗: Baseline

The centre of pressure(COP) movement is measured while the patient is seated on a force platform and is asked by the software that is projected on a screen, to lean with the trunk in a certain direction and hold this position before going back to the starting position. The COP distance between start and end position is calculated, as well as the COP length of the trajectory that it takes the participant to reach his or her maximum leaning position.

Berg Balance Scale

时间窗: Baseline

The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is used to assess functional balance. The scale consists of 14 items, for each item the minimum score is 0 points, the maximum score is 4 points. A total amount of 56 points can be achieved on the Berg Balance Scale which indicates a normal balance for adults. A score lower than 45 points in elderly indicates that individuals may be at greater risk of falling.

Trunk Control Test

时间窗: Baseline

The Trunk Control Tests consists of four items with a maximum score of 100 points. The patient is asked to turn in bed, come from lying to sitting at the bedside and stay seated at the bedside. A higher score shows better functioning.

Trunk Impairment Scale

时间窗: Baseline

The Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) assesses static and dynamic sitting balance and coordination of trunk movement. The test consists of 17 items with a minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 23 points, which is calculated by adding up the scores from the subscales (0-7 Points for static sitting Balance, 0-10 Points for dynamic sitting Balance, 0-6 Points for coordination), with a higher scores for better trunk control.