Evaluation of Standing Balance in Hemiplegic Patients Using the Functional Reach Test.
- Author:
Kyoung Moo LEE
1
;
Jeon Wan KANG
;
Soo Hwan HAN
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Korea. kkachi90@lycos.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Standing balance;
Hemiplegic gait;
Functional reach;
Balance measurement
- MeSH:
Gait;
Gait Disorders, Neurologic;
Humans;
Self-Help Devices;
Upper Extremity;
Walking
- From:Journal of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine
2002;26(6):647-651
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To examine the validity of the fuctional reach test (FRT) for evaluation of standing balance in hemiplegic patients. METHOD: Twenty three hemiplegic patients who were capable of standing without assistive devices were assessed on the FRT only with intact upper limb, the one-legged stance, the timed up and go test (TUG), the 10 meter walking time (10 mWT), the 'Hauser' ambulation index (AI), and the standing balance of Bohannon. RESULTS: The forward reach of FRT demonstrated significant correlation with the TUG and the 10 mWT (p<0.01), but no significant relationship with the one-legged stance, standing balance of Bohannon and AI. CONCLUSION: The forward reach of FRT may be simple and useful tool for assessing the clinical balance function and reflecting gait ability and fall-down risk in hemiplegic patients.
