Berg Balance Scale (BBS) for Stroke

Summary

What it measures:

Balance

Target Population:

People with stroke

Professional Association Recommendations:

StrokEDGE:

Recommended in acute care settings.
Highly recommended in inpatient rehabilitation, home health, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient rehabilitation.
Recommended for use in people with an acute (<2 mo) stroke.
Highly recommended for use in people with a subacute (2–6 mo) and chronic (>6 mo) stroke.

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