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Y Balance Test (YBT)
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Purpose
To measure dynamic balance. Useful as an assessment and outcome measure.
All ages
Assesment Type
Patient Group
Cerebral Palsy | Musculoskeletal | Neurodisability (Other) | Neuromuscular
Age Group
Children (3-12 years) | Adolescents (13-17 years) | Young Adult (18+ years)
ICF domain
Activity & Participation
Area of assessment
Balance and co-ordination | Gross Motor
Key description
Description
Balance on one leg whilst simultaneously reaching as far as possible with the other leg in three separate directions: anterior, posterolateral, and posteromedial. The composite score is calculated by summing the 3 reach directions. Asymmetry is the difference between right and left limb reach
Reliability / validity
Test–retest reliability- 0.80 – 0.91
Strengths / weaknesses
If using tape, it must be set up accurately.
Cost
Free
Equipment required
Sticky tape, measuring tape or test kit
Training required
N/A
Considerations & references
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Y_Balance_Test
References/ Links
Instructions and scoring: www.functionalmovement.com/files/Articles/660a_YBT%20Online%20Manual%20v1.pdf
Time to complete
5 minutes
Comments
Other languages
No information on other languages
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