CVT Fall Prevention & Balance Rehabilitation Flashcards

Which standardized outcome measure assesses a patient's self-reported confidence in performing daily activities without falling?

Answer: Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale

The ABC Scale asks patients to rate their confidence (0–100%) on 16 specific activities, capturing the fear-of-falling component that predicts activity restriction.

A Timed Up and Go (TUG) score above how many seconds typically indicates increased fall risk in community-dwelling older adults?

Answer: 12 seconds

TUG scores greater than 12 seconds are associated with elevated fall risk and mobility limitations in older community-dwelling adults.

Standing on a foam pad with eyes closed during sensory organization testing primarily forces reliance on:

Answer: Visual and vestibular inputs for postural control

Foam disrupts somatosensory feedback from the feet, leaving visual and vestibular systems as the primary inputs; closing the eyes then isolates vestibular input alone.

Which home modification has the strongest evidence for reducing fall risk in patients with vestibular disorders?

Answer: Removing loose rugs, adding grab bars, and improving lighting

Environmental hazard removal combined with grab bar installation addresses the major mechanical fall risk factors in patients with impaired balance.

The Otago Exercise Programme for fall prevention emphasizes which type of exercises?

Answer: Lower extremity strengthening and balance exercises combined with a walking program

The Otago programme consists of 17 leg muscle strengthening and balance retraining exercises progressed over time, combined with a structured walking plan.

The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is scored out of a maximum of:

Answer: 56 points

The BBS consists of 14 items each scored 0–4, yielding a maximum total score of 56, with scores below 45 indicating increased fall risk.