Table 2.
The Berg and Mini-BESTest individual items ranked from most difficult to least based on the % of participants with PD who did not have normal scores. Difficulty with the test was determined if the participant did not receive a perfect score.
| Berg test item | Percentage (% with difficulty) | Mini-BESTest item | Percentage (% with difficulty) | System (Mini-BEST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning to look behind | 70.1 | Rise to toes | 86.6 | Anticipatory |
| Standing with one foot in front | 42.3 | Single leg | 81.4 | Anticipatory |
| Reaching forward with outstretched arms | 40.2 | TUG w/Cog | 54.6 | Gait |
| Standing on one foot | 39.2 | Pivot turn | 51.5 | Gait |
| Turn 360 degrees | 30.9 | Eyes Closed/foam | 46.4 | Sensory |
| Placing alternate foot on stool | 27.8 | Obstacle during Gait | 46.4 | Gait |
| Standing to sitting | 11.3 | Turn head with gait | 41.2 | Gait |
| Retrieving object from the floor | 9.3 | Incline eyes closed | 33 | Sensory |
| Sitting to standing | 5.2 | Backwards recovery | 29.9 | Postural |
| Standing with feet together | 4.1 | Lateral recovery | 29.9 | Postural |
| Transfers | 4.1 | Change pace gait | 13.4 | Gait |
| Standing with eyes closed | 3.1 | Forward recovery | 13.4 | Postural |
| Standing unsupported | 3.1 | Sit to stand | 6.2 | Anticipatory |
| Sitting unsupported | 0 | Eyes open stance | 2.1 | Sensory |