A Decrease in Balance and an Increase in Postural Sway

question 4

Multiple Choice

A decrease in balance and an increase in postural sway is noted when the patient is asked to scan the environment for objects while ambulating.Which assessment would be most appropriate to investigate this further objectively?

• A)Four Square Step Test
• B)Sensory Organization Test (SOT)
• C)Dynamic Gait Index
• D)Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment

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