Comparison of Sensitivity of the Subjective Balance Tests
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Balance
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Enrollment
- 80
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Limits of Stability
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
There is many subjective balance tests to evaluate static and dynamic balance. But, there is no sufficient information about which balance test is the most sensitive test to evaluate balance. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare of sensitivity of the subjective balance tests with an objective system.
Detailed Description
In the clinical setting, many balance tests are used for evaluating balance in individuals. These tests are utilized to assess both static and dynamic balance. However, sufficient research has not been conducted to decide which subjective balance test is more sensitive than the other tests. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare of sensitivity of the subjective balance tests with an objective system.
Investigators
Ozden Ozkal
Principal Investigator
Hacettepe University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •at least 18 years,
- •To be a volunteer to participate
Exclusion Criteria
- •orthopedic problems affecting gait and stance
- •visual, auditory, orientational problems that could affect study results,
- •Walking with assist device
- •Having a neurological disorders
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Limits of Stability
Time Frame: 15 minutes
Limits of stability test evaluates dynamic balance of participants. Computerized balance system measured limits of stability for forward, backward, right and left side movements. It calculates the maximum distance a person can lean without losing balance. The unit of measure is centimeters. The higher value is indicated the better balance
Postural Sway
Time Frame: 15 minutes
Postural sway in centimeters by computerized balance system
Secondary Outcomes
- Romberg test(15 minutes)
- Timed up and go test(15 minutes)
- Berg balance scale(15 minutes)
- Balance scale(15 minutes)
- One-leg stance test(15 minutes)
- Functional reach test(15 minutes)
- Y balance test(15 minutes)