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. 2021 May 17;21(10):3481. doi: 10.3390/s21103481

Table A1.

An overview of fall-risk assessment clinical tests.

Tests Function Measurement Assessment Average Completion Time
FSST Stepping over multiple low objects in different directions. completion time dynamic standing stability <5 m
TUG
test
Standing up from a chair, walking for three meters, turning, walking back to the chair, and sitting down. completion time gait and balance <2 m
FRT Measures the maximum forward reach without moving the feet (while standing in a fixed position). maximum forward reach stability and balance <2 m
Step
test
Stepping on the same foot on a stair without moving the other foot for 15 s. number of steps dynamic standing stability <1 m
BBS Performing 14 static and dynamic balance-related tasks, including standing, sitting, turning, reaching forward. a total score of all the tasks stability and balance >15 m
4-stage
balance
Standing in 4 different foot positions, in each stage, not moving the feet while keeping the balance. total time of keeping the balance stability and balance <2 m
30 sec stand Standing up from a chair and sitting back, repeating this move for 30 s. number of stands, age- and gender-dependent functional lower extremity strength <2 m