Effect of Leg Selection on the Berg Balance Scale Scores of Hemiparetic Stroke Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study

To examine whether selection of the nonparetic or paretic leg as the weight-bearing leg in item 13 (standing unsupported one foot in front) and item 14 (standing on one leg) of the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) influences the item scores, and thus the total score.

Source: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - December 18, 2015 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Patrick W. Kwong, Shamay S. Ng, Tai-Wa Liu, Raymond C. Chung, Gabriel Y. Ng Tags: Original research Source Type: research