How Do I Test for Postural Stability?
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SUBMITTER: Goetz CG
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6407063 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun
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How Do I Test for Postural Stability?
Goetz Christopher G CG Vittal Padmaja P Maldonado John J
Movement disorders clinical practice 20140521 2
One of the core elements of Parkinson's disease is postural reflex compromise. To test postural stability, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society revision of the UPDRS (MDS-UPDRS) provides very specific instructions for uniform and safe testing. Item 3.12 (postural stability) is assessed after properly positioning the subject and explaining the testing procedure. After, the rater pulls briskly on the shoulders so that the subject must step backward and attempt to stabilize wit ...[more]
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