Discover how a balance test can predict fall risk in older adults and potentially save lives with simple 23-second ...

The scenario is common. An elderly person seems to be in good health until one day they suffer a fall and from then on their ...

The simplicity of the single-leg balance test, combined with its effectiveness, makes it a powerful tool in understanding how we age. The study evaluated participants through a series of carefully ...

Falls are a leading cause of injury for older adults, and Starkey is addressing this issue with hearing technology that does ...

Background The Y-balance test has been used clinically to assess neuromuscular control deficits and a composite score of <94% and anterior asymmetry of >4 cm have been associated with lower limb ...

Individuals who struggled with the test were found to have a significantly higher chance of experiencing major health issues in the following years. This connection suggests that balance is not ...

Background Excessive dynamic knee valgus may leave athletes prone to serious knee injuries. The Star Excursion Balance Test (StarReach) is an objective clinical test, well applicable for ...

is an instrument that provides a clinical assessment of in-bed mobility, transfers and ambulation. The patient being assessed is asked to stand, transfer from the bed and walk as far as they are ...

Campbell, Dennis, Srikant M. Datar, Susan L. Kulp, and V.G. Narayanan. "Testing Strategy with Multiple Performance Measures: Evidence from a Balanced Scorecard at ...

The bill would allow school districts to administer an approved alternative assessment such as the SAT or ACT during the school day for free in place of the state’s grade 11 Smarter Balanced tests in ...