Review of tests of standing balance abilities.
This review examines tests of standing balance abilities in patients with traumatic brain injury. Patients may compensate for vestibular dysfunction by using other sensory systems. As a result, subtle deficits in balance abilities may not be detected by traditional tests. The purpose of this paper is to provide a compilation of standing balance tests and to provide the clinician with the latest technological advances that can be used to assess balance abilities.
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Department of Physical Therapy, Medical College of Virginia.
D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004856:Postural Balance; D015837:Vestibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis