RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ITEM MEASURES ON THE BERG BALANCE SCALE AND LOWER EXTREMITY IMPAIRMENTS.

2002 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
L G Portney ◽  
D P Hogan ◽  
D A Liebowitz ◽  
J C Pignato ◽  
S P Salter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Scale

scholarly journals Creation of an Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Program for Adults with XLH: Translational Application of an Interprofessional Clinical Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A260-A260
Author(s):  
Karthik Kanamalla ◽  
Rebekah Fuchs ◽  
Casey Herzog ◽  
Keith Steigbigel ◽  
Carolyn Marie Macica
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Trunk Sway ◽  
Phex Gene ◽  
Abc Scale

Abstract X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) arises due to inactivating mutations of the PHEX gene resulting in elevated circulating levels of the hormone FGF23, producing phosphaturia and impaired intestinal phosphate absorption. XLH is a lifelong metabolic disease with musculoskeletal comorbidities that dominate the adult clinical picture, and are resistant to standard therapies. We have previously reported the physical and functional impact of the adult disorder (J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Apr 1;105(4)). Bilateral and diffuse enthesophytes, degenerative arthritis and osteophytes were reported at the spine and synovial joints across subjects. Passive range of motion (ROM) was decreased at the spine, hips, knees, and ankles compared to controls. Gait analysis, relative to controls, revealed increased step width, markedly increased lateral trunk sway, and physical restriction at the hip, knees and ankle joints that translated into limitations through the gait cycle. These studies have been translated into an evidence-based physical therapy (PT) intervention study to address these major physical and functional comorbidities. Participants were enrolled in a remote 12-week PT program consisting of balance exercises and basic stretches with/without resistance. Subjects were evaluated at baseline and at every 4-weeks to assess ROM, gait, and functional ability. Several validated tools were employed to assess overall function: Berg Balance Scale, the Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test, and the Five Times Sit to Stand Test (5XSST). Subjective questionnaires, including the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) and Activities-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale, were administered along with a weekly survey. At the conclusion of the study, minimal to modest improvements were seen in active ROM for the upper and lower extremity which reflect the significant bony restriction caused by XLH. However, improvements were seen in functional measures including the Berg Balance Scale, TUG, 5XSST, LEFS, and ABC. Weekly surveys indicated that participants improved their ability to balance, perform activities of daily living (ADLs), walk, and bend down to reach the ground. Results from this study will be applied to the creation of an evidence-based PT program to maintain functional capacity and improved ability to perform ADLs across the lifespan.

A systematic review and meta-analysis on efficacy of exercise on posture and balance in patients suffering from Diabetic Neuropathy

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neerja Thukral ◽  
Jaspreet Kaur ◽  
Manoj Malik
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Neuropathy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Core Stability ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Eyes Closed ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Eyes Open

Background: Peripheral neuropathy is a major and chronic complication of diabetes mellitus affecting more than 50% of patients suffering from diabetes. There is involvement of both large and small diameter nerve fibres leading to altered somatosensory and motor sensations, thereby causing impaired balance and postural instability. Objective: To assess the effects of exercises on posture and balance in patients suffering from diabetes mellitus. Method: Mean changes in Timed Up and Go test(TUGT), Berg Balance Scale and Postural Sway with eyes open and eyes closed on Balance System were primary outcome measures. RevMan 5.3 software was used for the meta-analyses. Eighteen randomized controlled trials met the selection criteria and were included in the study. All the studies ranked high on PEDro Rating scale. Risk of bias was assessed by Cochrane collaboration tool of risk of bias. Included studies had low risk of bias. Sixteen RCT’s were included for the meta-analysis. Result: Results of meta-analysis showed that there was statistically significant improvement in TUGT with p≤ 0.05 and substantial heterogeneity (I 2 = 84%, p < 0.00001) in experimental group as compared to control group. There was statistically significant difference in Berg Balance Scale scores and heterogeneity of I 2 = 62%, p < 0.00001 and significant changes in postural stability (eyes open heterogeneity of I 2 = 100%, p =0.01 and eyes closed, heteogeneity I 2 = 0%, p =0.01). Sensitivity analysis causes change in heterogeneity. Conclusion: It can be concluded that various exercises like balance training, core stability, Tai-Chi, proprioceptive training etc. have a significant effect in improving balance and posture in diabetic neuropathy.

Implementierung und erste Effekte Smartphone-unterstützter körperlich-kognitiver Aktivitäten im Wohnquartier zur Förderung der sozialen Teilhabe älterer Menschen

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (05) ◽  
pp. 235-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Thiel ◽  
Sascha Sommer ◽  
Liane Günther ◽  
Anke Osterhoff ◽  
Oliver Koch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dual Task ◽  
Körperliche Aktivität ◽  
Hot Spots ◽  
Ältere Menschen ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Scale

Zusammenfassung Einführung Das Potenzial einer Verschränkung technikgestützten Trainings körperlicher und kognitiver Fähigkeiten zur Förderung der sozialen Teilhabe und Gemeinschaft Älterer im Wohnquartier erscheint beträchtlich. Derartige Ansätze sind aber in der Praxis selten und kaum wissenschaftlich erprobt. Im BMBF-Projekt Quartier Agil – aktiv vor Ort wird ein solches Programm entwickelt und seine Machbarkeit überprüft. Methoden Vorgestellt werden die Ergebnisse aus dem ersten von 2 6-monatigen Interventionszyklen einer explorativen, nicht-kontrollierten Studie. Unterstützt von 2 Teilhabementorinnen, nahmen n = 19 selbstständig im gleichen Ortsteil Bochums lebende ältere Menschen wöchentlich für 90 Minuten an Smartphone-Schulungen, körperlichem und kognitiven Training teil. Teilnehmer wurden mittels Smartphone und spezieller Apps angeregt, weitere individuelle Trainingseinheiten sowie körperlich und geistig aktivierende Angebote mit Bezug zu Identifikationspunkten („hot spots“) im Quartier zu nutzen oder diese selbst zu organisieren. Diverse Indikatoren der Machbarkeit wurden erhoben. Pre / Post-Erhebungen körperlicher und kognitiver Variablen und der Lebensqualität ergänzt durch Selbstbewertungen der sozialen Teilhabe dienten der ersten Einschätzung möglicher Effekte. Ergebnisse Die Teilhabementorinnen investierten wöchentlich ca. 6 Stunden Zeit und schätzten das Programm als gut machbar ein, wenngleich die App / Smartphone-Einweisung mehr Zeit als erwartet in Anspruch nahm. Die durchschnittliche Anwesenheit in den Veranstaltungen lag bei 76 ± 15 %. Insgesamt traten keine adversen Ereignisse auf. Allerdings brachen 2 Teilnehmer / innen die Studie ab, weitere 4 waren bei den Posttests verhindert. Alle Befragten (n = 13) waren mit dem Programm zufrieden, und 9 von 13 sagten, dass Quartier Agil ihre soziale Vernetzung gefördert habe. Die Smartphones generierten großes Interesse und wurden regelmäßig genutzt, trotz durchwachsener Zufriedenheit mit der projekteigenen App. Vom Pre- zum Posttest verbesserten sich Balance (Berg Balance Scale) und 6 Minuten Gehstrecke tendenziell. Die Kraft der unteren Extremität und körperliche Aktivität blieben auf hohem Niveau erhalten. Eine tendenziell effizientere kognitive Verarbeitung zeigte sich bspw. im Bereich der Wortflüssigkeit. Fazit Der Quartier Agil-Ansatz erscheint machbar und bietet Potenzial zur Förderung von sozialer Teilhabe inklusive verbesserter Bindung an das Wohnquartier und Smartphone-Kompetenz sowie zur Aufrechterhaltung körperlicher und kognitiver Funktionen. Organisatorische und methodisch-didaktische Erkenntnisse flossen in die Anpassung des Programms für einen 2. Interventionszyklus ein. In künftigen Studien sollten körperlich und kognitiv weniger inaktive Teilnehmer adressiert werden. Erhebungen des Aktionsradius und der Dual-Task-Fähigkeiten könnten zukünftig eine spezifischere Quantifizierung möglicher Effekte gestatten.

Poster 120 Modified Berg Balance Scale for Use in Fall Prediction Among Patients with Lumbar Spine Precautions

PM&R ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. S225
Author(s):  
Argy Stampas ◽  
Libi Galmer ◽  
Alexander J. Martinez ◽  
Elizabeth A. Dominick ◽  
Michael V. Gramuglia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Fall Prediction

Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Berg Balance Scale

2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fusun Sahin ◽  
Figen Yilmaz ◽  
Asli Ozmaden ◽  
Nurdan Kotevoglu ◽  
Tulay Sahin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Balance Scale

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN BERG BALANCE, PHYSIOLOGICAL PROFILE ASSESSMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, PHYSICAL FUNCTION AND BODY COMPOSITION: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
D.J. SMEE ◽  
H.L. BERRY ◽  
G. WADDINGTON ◽  
J. ANSON
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Risk Measures ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physiological Profile ◽  
Falls Risk ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Physiological Profile Assessment

Background: Falls are of great concern to older adults and costly to the health system. In addition the relationship between falls risk and falls risk predictor characteristics is complex. Objective: This study aimed to explore the relationship between two objective fall-risk measures tools, the Physiological Profile Assessment and the Berg Balance Scale and to determine how an individual’s sex, level of physical function, health-related and body composition characteristics impact these objective falls risk measures. Design: A cross-sectional, observational study. Participants: 245 community-dwelling older adults (M age=68.12 years, SD=6.21; 69.8% female). Measurements: Participants were assessed for falls-risk (Physiological Profile Assessment and the Berg Balance Scale), physical activity, physical functional and body composition characteristics. Pearson product-moment correlation coefficients were calculated to examine bivariate relationships and hierarchical multiple linear regression modelling was used to estimate the contribution of each predictor in explaining variance in falls-risk. Results: In females, there was a weak association between the two objective falls-risk measures (r =-0.17 p <0.05). The number of falls in the previous 12 months explained 6% of variance in Physiological Profile Assessment scores, with bone density of the lumbar spine contributing a further 1%. In males and females, variance in the Berg Balance Scale showed that age (25%) and physical function (16% for females, 28% for males) contributed significantly to the explaining variance in the falls-risk measure. Conclusion: Sex differences are apparent and as such males and females should be assessed (and potentially treated) differently with regards to falls risk. Results indicate that both falls risk assessment tools measure aspects of balance but are not interchangeable. The Berg Balance Scale may be more discriminative in older, less functioning adults and the Physiological Profile Assessment is more useful in assessing falls risk in females.

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