Module 3 Practical

FGA fall risk in elderly

<22

FGA MCID

4 points

DGI MS Fall risk

<12

DGI MDC

5 points

6MWT MS MCID

88m or 20% change

Functional Reach Test (standing or sitting - FIST) MCID for people with sitting balance dysfunction

6.5 points

5xSTS fall risk cutoff

>15 seconds

5xSTS cutoff for further assessment for falls

≥12 seconds

Berg fall risk cutoff for older adults

≤50/56

Berg MCID

3-6

Berg low general fall risk category

41-56

Berg medium general fall risk category

21-40

Berg high general fall risk category

0-20

25 ft timed walk test cutoff for increased disability

>6 seconds

Lower ALS severity score and functional rating scale indicates

worse/lower function

Modified Ashworth 0

No increase in m tone

Modified Ashworth 1

Slight increase in m tone, manifested by a catch and release or minimal resistance at end ROM

Modified Ashworth 1+

Slight increase in m tone, catch followed by minimal resistance through rest of ROM

Modified Ashworth 2

More marked increase in m tone through most of ROM

Modified Ashworth 3

considerable increase in m tone, passive movement difficult

Modified Ashworth 4

Affected parts rigid in flexion or extension