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Balance Scale- paediatric ( Modified Berg’s)
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Purpose
Assessment of functional balance skills
Outcome measure
Assesment Type
Patient Group
Cerebral Palsy | Other
Age Group
Children (3-12 years) | Adolescents (13-17 years)
ICF domain
Activity & Participation
Area of assessment
Activities of Daily Living | Balance and co-ordination
Key description
Description;
14 point test
Reliability / validity;
test-retest reliability (ICC=0.998) and good interrater reliability (ICC=0.997)
Valid when used with children diagnosed with CP
Strengths / weaknesses;
Can be used with Children with cerebral palsy but ceiling effects for some GMFCS level I children
Cost
Free
Equipment required
Adjustable height bench
Chair with back support and armrests
Stopwatch or watch with a second hand
Masking tape (1 inch wide)
Step stool 6 inches in height
Chalkboard eraser
Ruler or yardstick
Training required
None
Considerations & references
Children aged 5-15 years with mild to moderate motor impairments
References/ Links
Score sheets available from APCP Link needed
Pediatric Balance Scale: A Modified Version of the Berg Bala...
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Comments
Simple language easily translatable.
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