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Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) for Parkinson Disease (PD)
Summary
What it measures:
Measures biomechanical constraints, stability limits/verticality, anticipatory postural adjustments, postural responses, sensory orientation, and stability in gait; it is used to differentiate balance deficits
Target Population:
People with Parkinson disease (PD)
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Date: March 14, 2013
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
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