Table 2 BESTest subtest percent scores, intraclass correlations (95% CI), standard error of the measurement, minimal detectable change,and subtest scores (N = 65).
BESTest subtest | Trials 1 Mean ± SD; (Range) | Trials 2 Mean ± SD; (Range) | Trials 3 Mean ± SD; (Range) | ICC (95% CI) | SEM | MDC | Classification of subtest ICCs | No. of Subtests (%) | Absolute limits (95%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Biomechanical constraints | |||||||||
Base of Support COM Alignment Ankle Strength & Range Hip/Trunk Lateral Strength Sit on Floor and Stand Up | 59.18 ± 11.27; (46.67–80) | 59.10 ± 11.54; (46.67–80) | 58.36 ± 11.79; (46.67–80) | 0.97 (0.98 to 0.96) | 1.95 | 5.40 | Excellent reliability (≥ 0.75) | 5/27(18.52%) | 0.10 (− 8.06 to 8.26) |
Stability Limits/Verticality | |||||||||
Sitting Verticality and Lateral Lean Functional Reach Forward Functional Reach Lateral | 69.67 ± 9.91; (47.62–85.71) | 69.89 ± 10.28; (47.62–85.71) | 69.81 ± 7.91; (47.62–85.71) | 0.69 (0.54 to 0.81) | 5.52 | 15.30 | Fair to good reliability (≥ 0.40– < 0.75) | 3/27(11.11%) | − 0.22 (− 21.50 to 21.07) |
Transitions/anticipatory | |||||||||
Sit to Stand Rise to Toes Stand on One Leg Alternate Stair Touching Standing Arm Raise | 71.37 ± 7.75; (55.56–88.89) | 71.62 ± 8.84; (71.62–83.33) | 74.19 ± 8.12; (61.11–83.33) | 0.85 (0.77 to 0.90) | 2.99 | 8.29 | Excellent reliability (≥ 0.75) | 5/27(18.52%) | − 0.26 (− 12.34 to 11.83) |
Reactive | |||||||||
In Place Response Forward In Place Response—Backward Compensatory Stepping Correction- Forward Compensatory Stepping Correction—Backward Compensatory Stepping Correction -lateral | 60.34 ± 12.22; (33.33–83.33) | 63.08 ± 12.44; (33.33–88.89) | 62.31 ± 12.90; (33.33–83.33) | 0.65 (0.47 to 0.77) | 7.23 | 20.04 | Fair to good reliability (≥ 0.40– < 0.75) | 5/27(18.52%) | − 2.73 (− 30.77 to 25.30) |
Sensory orientation | |||||||||
Sensory Integration for Balance (Modified CTSIB) Incline Eyes Closed | 76.31 ± 8.42; (60.00–86.67) | 77.84 ± 7.91; (60.00–86.67) | 77.33 ± 8.15; (60.00–86.67) | 0.85 (0.77 to 0.90) | 3.26 | 9.04 | Excellent reliability (≥ 0.75) | 2/27(7.40%) | − 1.54 (− 16.65 to 13.57) |
Stability in Gait | |||||||||
Gait – Level Surface Change in Gait Speed Walk with Head Turns – Horizontal Walk with Pivot Turns Step over Obstacles Timed “Get UP & GO” Timed “Get Up & Go” With Dual Task | 57.10 ± 7.64; (47.62–71.43) | 57.73 ± 7.64; (47.62–71.43) | 58.02 ± 6.46; (47.62–71.43) | 0.82 (0.73 to 0.89) | 3.24 | 8.98 | Excellent reliability (≥ 0.75) | 7/27(25.92%) | − 0.66 (− 14.25 to 12.93) |
Percent Total Score | 65.41 ± 8.76; (49.07–82.41) | 66.28 ± 6.06; (53.70–77.78) | 66.45 ± 5.94; (52.78–77.78) | 0.92 (0.87 to 0.95) | 2.48 | 6.87 | Excellent reliability (≥ 0.75) | 27/27(100%) | − 0.87 (− 10.46 to 8.72) |
