Self-Assessment of Balance Strategies and Interventions

 

 

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A patient with documented weakness, ankle stiffness, and balance impairments is having difficulty recovering balance during a sternal nudge test. Which strengthening exercise will have the greatest effect on standing balance recovery?

 
 
 
 

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Your patient has scored a 39 on the Berg Balance Scale. Based on this score, your patient's fall risk is:

 
 
 
 

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The supervising PT has asked for a formal balance assessment which includes gait. Which of the following assessments should you select for your assessment?

 
 
 

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The supervising PT is requesting ROM for fall prevention as a component of a health and wellness home program. Which of the following stretches should be included in the HEP?

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You notice your patient has difficulty anticipating how to stabilize the trunk during functional activities, resulting in loss of balance. Which of the following activities should you select to help improve this patient's ability to anticipate motor control?

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A cardiovascular conditioning program not indicated for impaired balance