Table 2.
Possible standardized gait and balance tests evaluated for ED use, abstracted from a recent review.10
| Test: | Equipment: | Time to perform: |
|---|---|---|
| Timed up and Go | Chair without wheels and a 3 meter straight path |
5 minutes |
| Sit to stand test | Chair without arms or wheels | 30 seconds |
| 10-Meter walking test | 10 meter path to walk | <1 minute |
| Berg Balance Scale | Yardstick, 2 standard chairs (one with arm rests, one without), Footstool or step, Stopwatch or wristwatch, 15 ft walkway |
15–20 minutes |
| Step test | 7.5cm step, step up and down quickly |
10 minutes |
| 4 Stage Balance Test (FICSIT- 4) |
None | 40 seconds |