The Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) to Differentiate Balance Deficits

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Fay B. Horak · Oregon Health & Science University

Diane M. Wrisley · University at Buffalo, State University of New York

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The BESTest is easy to learn to administer, with excellent reliability and very good validity. It is unique in allowing clinicians to determine the type of balance problems to direct specific treatments for their patients. By organizing clinical balance test items already in use, combined with new items not currently available, the BESTest is the most comprehensive clinical balance tool available and warrants further development.

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Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Effects of Vibration on Health

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Published in: Physical Therapy

Volume 89, Issue 5, pp. 484-498

DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20080071

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The Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) to Differentiate Balance Deficits

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