Review on Conventional Approaches to Balance Assessment

Authors

  • Nuria Hanim Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Malaysia
  • Yvonne Khor Yee Woon Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Malaysia
  • Khor Kang Xiang Techcare Innovation Sdn. Bhd., Taman Perindustrian Ringan Pulai, Skudai, 81300, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Najib bin Abdullah Techcare Innovation Sdn. Bhd., Taman Perindustrian Ringan Pulai, Skudai, 81300, Malaysia
  • Yeong Che Fai Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Malaysia
  • Eileen Su Lee Ming Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM Johor Bahru, 81310, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/humentech.v2n2.56

Keywords:

Balance Test, Conventional Balance Assessment, Berg, Tinetti, Romberg, Timed Up and Go, Balance Evaluation System (BESTest), Limits of Stability (LOS)

Abstract

Balancing plays a crucial role in our day-to-day activities and sports performance. However, the evaluation of this skill lacks standardized approaches, resulting in a wide range of practices. This article presents an introduction and critique to some conventional assessment tests used to evaluate balance skills and examines the principles, advantages, and limitations associated with these conventional tools. The conventional balance assessment reviewed in this paper included 10 conventional tests such as Berg Balance Scale, Tinetti Balance Test, Romberg Test, among others, and 2 slightly newer approach, which are the Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) and the Limits of Stability (LOS) test. The aim of the article was to introduce the available conventional balance assessment methods and highlights the importance of enhancing the conventional method with more precise, individualized approach through incorporation of sensor-based measurements. Suggestions to reduce dependency on manual observation and for more individualized training feedbacks, promoting optimal outcomes in balance training and rehabilitation are also presented.

Published

06-08-2023

How to Cite

Hanim, N., Khor, Y. Y. W., Khor, K. X., Abdullah, M. N., Yeong, C. F., & Su, E. L. M. (2023). Review on Conventional Approaches to Balance Assessment. Journal of Human Centered Technology, 2(2), 50–59. https://doi.org/10.11113/humentech.v2n2.56

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