Objective
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Early Clinical Assessment of Balance (ECAB)
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Purpose
To identify if a problem with balance exists for children aged 18m to 5 yrs and determine the underlying cause (e.g. reactive or anticipatory postural adjustment)
Assessment and outcome measure
Children with cerebral palsy.
Separate sections for GMFCS I-II and II-V with guidance on testing children with hemiplegia
Assesment Type
Patient Group
Cerebral Palsy
Age Group
Infants (0-2 years) | Children (3-12 years)
ICF domain
Activity & Participation
Area of assessment
Balance and co-ordination | Gross Motor
Key description
Ordinal and summary scoring with maximum score of 100 of stability in sitting and standing
Limited studies to date
Internal consistency 0.92
Inter-rater reliability 0.99
Validity with GMFM = 0.95
Suitable for children with more severe impairments
Quick to administer
Cost
Free
Equipment required
Adjustable bench/stool, 615 cm step stool,stopwatch, child size footprints, flashcards, stickers
Training required
Training and experience
Considerations & references
Free download from : www.canchild.ca/system/tenon/assets/attachments/000/000/464/original/moveplay_ECAB_scoresheet_updated.pdf
Training video : https://vimeo.com/131890924
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References/ Links
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/17518423.2013.827755
Time to complete
15-20 mins
Comments
Available in English, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
If you spot any errors or wish to suggest any amendments to this summary, please contact paediatricmeasures@apcp.org.uk