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Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (FAB) for Older Adults
Summary
What it measures:
Static and dynamic balance under varying sensory conditions; designed to measure balance in higher-functioning active older adults.
Target Population:
Older adults
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Date: June 16, 2013
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
David Scalzitti, PT, PhD, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
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