Beam Walking to Assess Dynamic Balance in Health and Disease: A Protocol for the "BEAM" Multicenter Observational Study.

摘要: Background Dynamic balance keeps the vertical projection of center mass within base support while walking. tests are used to predict risks falls and eventual falls. The psychometric properties most dynamic unsatisfactory do not comprise an actual loss Objectives Using beam walking distance as a measure balance, BEAM consortium will determine properties, lifespan patient reference values, relationship with selected "dynamic tests," accuracy Methods This cross-sectional observational study examine healthy adults in 7 decades (n = 432) at 4 centers. Center 5 patients 100) diagnosed Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, disorders. In test 1, all participants be measured for demographics, medical history, muscle strength, gait, static using under single (beam only) dual task conditions concurrently performing arithmetic task), several cognitive functions. Patients age 50 years or older additionally fear falling, history falls, miniBESTest, functional reach on force platform, timed up go, reactive balance. All recalled report falling fall 6 12 months after 1. 2, seven ten days young 40) retested reliability performance. Conclusion We expect find that performance vis-a-vis traditionally outcomes predicts more accurately Clinical trial registration number NCT03532984.