Rethinking the neurological examination II: dynamic balance assessment

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria

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

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

关键词: neurological examination;    dynamic balance;    dynamic gait Index;    timed up & go;    risk of falling;    exame neurológico;    equilíbrio dinâmico;    índice dinâmico da marcha;    tempo levanta-e-anda;    risco de queda;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0004-282X2011000700022

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The authors propose that the neurological exam needs reevaluation with respect to the dynamic balance test (walking). Validated tests such as: preferred and maximum gait speed, dynamic gait index, five-times-sit-to-stand test, timed up & go cognitive and manual, should be part of the neurological examination routine. In the neurological exam of older patients, these same bedside tests bring the plus of evaluation the risk of occasional falling.

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