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== Objective<br> == | == Objective<br> == | ||
The Pediatric Balance Scale is a modified version of the Berg Balance Scale that is used to assess functional balance skills in school-aged children. The scale consists of 14 items that are scored from 0 points (lowest function) to 4 points (highest function) with a maximum score of 56 points.<ref name=":0">Franjoine MR, Gunther JS, Taylor MJ. Pediatric balance scale: a modified version of the berg balance scale for the school-age child with mild to moderate motor impairment. Pediatr Phys Ther 2003;15(2):114-28.</ref> | |||
== Intended Population<br> == | == Intended Population<br> == | ||
The Pediatric Balance Scale is intended for use with school-aged children with mild to moderate balance impairments. Pilot testing was performed on children aged 5 to 15 years.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
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Revision as of 16:50, 17 June 2018
Original Editor - Meaghan Rieke
Top Contributors - Meaghan Rieke, Kim Jackson, Rucha Gadgil and Lucinda hampton
Objective
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The Pediatric Balance Scale is a modified version of the Berg Balance Scale that is used to assess functional balance skills in school-aged children. The scale consists of 14 items that are scored from 0 points (lowest function) to 4 points (highest function) with a maximum score of 56 points.[1]
Intended Population
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The Pediatric Balance Scale is intended for use with school-aged children with mild to moderate balance impairments. Pilot testing was performed on children aged 5 to 15 years.[1]