Lateral reach: a clinical measure of medio‐lateral postural stability

Brauer, Sandra; Burns, Yvonne; Galley, P

doi:10.1002/pri.155

Cited by 104 publications

(81 citation statements)

References 13 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Currently, different hand reach tests are used for assessing dynamic postural control and upper body mobility and stability [13,[16][17][18][19]. However, a validated and reliability-tested hand reach test battery, comparable to the SEBT, that elicits ankle, knee, general hip, trunk and upper extremity joint movements in standing is currently not available.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reliability and Validity of the Hand Reach Star Excursion Balance Test

Eriksrud

Federolf

Sæland

et al. 2017

JFMK

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Abstract:Measuring dynamic postural control and mobility using task-based full-body movements has been advocated. The star excursion balance test (SEBT) is well-established, but it does not elicit large upper body joint movements. Therefore, the hand reach star excursion balance test (HSEBT) was developed. The purpose of the current study was to assess the inter-rater and test-retest reliability and validity of the HSEBT. Twenty-nine healthy male subjects performed ten HSEBT reaches on each leg on four different occasions, led by three different raters. Reach distances were recorded in centimeters and degrees. Then, twenty-eight different healthy males performed the HSEBT while using a standard motion capture system. Reliability was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) (range 0.77-0.98). Stability of measurement was assessed using the standard error of measurement (SEM) (range 0.3-2.8 cm and 1.7 • -2.6 • ) and coefficient of variation (CV) (range 2.1-14.6%). Change scores were obtained using minimal detectable change (MDC 95 ) (range 0.9-7.9 cm and 4.7 • -7.2 • ). Observed (Max m ) and calculated (Max kin ) maximum hand reach measurements showed good to excellent correlations. Bland Altman analysis established a fixed bias for all tests, which can be partially explained by the kinematic calculations. In conclusion, the HSEBT is a valid and reliable full-body clinical tool for measuring dynamic postural control and functional joint mobility.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Reliability and Validity of the Hand Reach Star Excursion Balance Test

Eriksrud

Federolf

Sæland

et al. 2017

JFMK

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The results obtained by our sample of healthy Brazilians on the FR and LR tests in a therapeutic pool were lower than those of tests administered on the ground (11)(12)(13)22). Silveira (13) Postural stability is the ability to maintain the projected center of mass within the limits of the base of support.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 63%

“…The validation study of the FR and LR tests indicates that, during the first test, the feet shoud be positioned on a comfortable support surface (11) and during the latter test, there should be a 10-centimeter distance between the medial heels at a 30º angle outward from each foot (12). Notwithstanding, in this study we used the position with feet together in both tests, in order to standardize subjects' foot position, as water refraction could have interfered with the visualization of the real position of the feet underwater.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The FR test is defined as the maximum distance one can reach forward beyond arm's length while maintaining a fixed base of support in the standing position within the stability limits (11). The LR test challenges the stability limits of the body in the medial-lateral direction (12). FR and LR tests are validated, have high reliability levels and are widely used in scientific research and clinical practice (11, 12, 14 -16 The assessment tool proposed by Duncan (11) detects subtle changes in postural stability and identifies mechanisms of dysfunction.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Functional reach and lateral reach tests adapted for aquatic physical therapy

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction: Functional reach (FR) and lateral reach (LR) tests are widely used in scientific research and clinical practice. Assessment tools are useful in assessing subjects with greater accuracy and are usually adapted according to the limitations of each condition. Objective: To adapt FR and LR tests for use in an aquatic environment and assess the performance of healthy young adults. Methods: We collected anthropometric data and information on whether the participant exercised regularly or not. The FR and LR tests were adapted for use in an aquatic environment and administered to 47 healthy subjects aged 20-30 years. Each test was repeated three times. Results: Forty-one females and six males were assessed. The mean FR test score for men was 24.06 cm, whereas the mean value for right lateral reach (RLR) was 10.94 cm and for left lateral reach (LLR) was 9.78 cm. For females, the mean FR score was 17.57 cm, while the mean values for RLR was 8.84cm and for LLR was 7.76 cm. Men performed better in the FR (p < 0.001) and RLR tests than women (p = 0.037). Individuals who exercised regularly showed no differences in performance level when compared with their counterparts. Conclusion: The FR and LR tests were adapted for use in an aquatic

show abstract

“…After a signal, the subjects were asked to reach to the side as far as possible without losing their balance, while keeping the arm on the opposite side by the trunk and keeping both feet on the floor. The reaching distance was measured within the range in which lower limb flexion, trunk flexion and rotation did not occur 13) .…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Ankle Joint Mobilization on Range of Motion and Functional Balance of Elderly Adults

Cho

2012

J Phys Ther Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Lateral reach: a clinical measure of medio‐lateral postural stability

Cited by 104 publications

References 13 publications

Reliability and Validity of the Hand Reach Star Excursion Balance Test

Reliability and Validity of the Hand Reach Star Excursion Balance Test

Functional reach and lateral reach tests adapted for aquatic physical therapy

Effect of Ankle Joint Mobilization on Range of Motion and Functional Balance of Elderly Adults

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About