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. 2024 May 15;13(10):2915. doi: 10.3390/jcm13102915

Table 4.

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I. Biomechanical Constraints II. Stability Limits III. Anticipatory Postural Adjustments IV. Postural Responses V. Sensory Orientation VI. Stability in Gait
1. Base of support 6. Sitting verticality (left and right) and lateral lean 9. Sit to stand 14. In-place response, forward 19. Sensory integration for balance, Stance on firm surface, 21. Gait level surface
2. CoM alignment 7. Functional reach forward 10. Rise to toes 15. In-place response, backward 20. Incline, EC 22. Change in gait speed
3. Ankle strength and ROM 8. Functional reach lateral 11. Stand on one leg 16. Compensatory stepping correction, forward 23. Walk with head turns, horizontal
4. Hip/trunk lateral strength 12. Alternate stair touching 17. Compensatory stepping correction, backward 24. Walk with pivot turns
5. Sit on floor and stand up 13. Standing arm raise 18. Compensatory stepping correction, lateral 25. Step over obstacles
26. Timed “Get Up and Go” Test
27. Timed “Get Up and Go” Test with dual task

CoM = center of mass, ROM = range of motion, CTSIB = Clinical Test of Sensory Integration for Balance, EO = eyes open, EC = eyes closed.