The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
- Volume 20 Issue 4
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- Pages.1-6
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- 2008
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- 1229-0475(pISSN)
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- 2287-156X(eISSN)
Correlation Between BBS, FRT, STI, TUG, MBI, and Falling in Stroke Patients
뇌졸중 환자에서 BBS, STI, MBI, TUG, FRT, 낙상과의 상관관계
- Lee, Han-Suk (Department of Physical Therapy, Gang Dong Gu Health Care Center) ;
- Choi, Jin-Ho (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health & Therapy, Daegu Haany University)
- Published : 2008.12.25
Abstract
Purpose: We studied the correlation between BBS (Berg Balance Scale), Functional Reach Test (FRT), Timed-Up & Go test (TUG), Stability Index (STI), MBI (Modified Barthel Index), and Fall History. Methods: We recruited 20 stroke patients from the Gang Dong Gu Health Care Center in Seoul, Korea. All subjects could walk with or without an assisting device. Subjects first completed a questionnaire pertaining to their fall history and Activity of Daily Living (MBI), and then were evaluated with BBS, TUG, FRT, and STI. We used the Tetrax posturography system that calculates a STI based on fluctuations in vertical ground reaction forces. The data were analyzed using a Pearson Correlation Coefficient. Results: The BBS and FRT (p<0.05) and MBI (p<0.01) showed a significant positive correlation. BBS negatively correlated with STI and TUG (p<0.01). Fall history and BBS, TUG, MBI, FR, STI did not correlate. Conclusion: The BBS helps predict weight shifting, walking, and ADL, but is not good for predicting fall risk. So, we need to study about factors that affect falling.
Keywords
- Berg balance scale;
- Fall history;
- Functional reach test;
- Modified barthel index;
- Stability index;
- Stroke;
- Timed-up & go test