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Balance Evaluation Systems TEST

Task 21: GAIT – LEVEL SURFACE Exit Portal

I. Biomechanical Contraints

II. Stability Limits

III. Transitions

IV. Reactive Postural Response

V. Sensory Orientation

VI. Stability in Gait

(3)
Normal: walks 20 ft., good speed (≤ 5.5 sec), no evidence of imbalance.
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(3) Normal: walks 20 ft., good speed (≤ 5.5 sec), no evidence of imbalance.

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(2)
Mild: 20 ft., slower speed (>5.5 sec), no evidence of imbalance.
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(2) Mild: 20 ft., slower speed (>5.5 sec), no evidence of imbalance.

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(1)
Moderate: walks 20 ft., evidence of imbalance (wide-base, lateral trunk motion, inconsistent step path)– at any preferred speed.
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(1) Moderate: walks 20 ft., evidence of imbalance (wide-base, lateral trunk motion, inconsistent step path)– at any preferred speed.

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Severe: cannot walk 20 ft. without assistance, or severe gait deviations OR severe imbalance.
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(0) Severe: cannot walk 20 ft. without assistance, or severe gait deviations OR severe imbalance.

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