Assessment Overview

Purpose: Test both static and dynamic balance under various sensory conditions.

Summary: There are 10 tasks on the FAB, and each is scored on a scale from 0-4, with a maximum score of 40 points possible. A higher score indicates less risks for falls. This test is appropriate for use in ambulatory and higher functioning individuals.

Equipment: Stopwatch, pencil, yardstick, 6-inch bench, two pieces of foam, metronome

ICF Category: Activity

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