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Tests for evaluation of gait and balance in people at risk of falls
| Test | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Dynamic Gait Index43 | Gait with head turns, speed changes, and pivot turns; stepping over and around obstacles; chair-climbing |
| TUG Cognitive24 | Gait with divided attention |
| Berg Balance Scale44 | Balance with sitting, standing, transferring, reaching, and turning |
| Functional Reach45 | Postural stability |
| Four Square Step Test46 | Dynamic balance |
