Rethinking the neurological examination I: static balance assessment

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria

Péricles A. Maranhão-filho²  Eliana Teixeira Maranhão¹  Marcos Martins Da Silva¹  Marco Antônio Lima¹ 

[1] ,Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Department of Neurology Rio de Janeiro RJ ,Brazil

关键词: neurological examination;    static balance;    Romberg sign;    clinical test for sensory integration in balance - modified;    functional reach test;    risk of falling;    exame neurológico;    equilíbrio estático;    sinal de Romberg;    teste clínico de integração sensorial e equilíbrio - modificado;    teste do alcance funcional;    risco de queda;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0004-282X2011000700021

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The authors advocate a modernization of the neurologic exam with regard to the evaluation of static equilibrium through the application of some easily performed and interpreted bedside maneuvers like the Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance - modified and the Functional Reach Test. The authors also believe that these and other assessments, such as that of the risk of falling for elderly patients, should be incorporated into the routine neurological examination.

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