Hand reach star excursion balance test: An alternative test for dynamic postural control and functional mobility

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0196813
• Publication Date: 2018-05-08T14:15:32Z
• Authors: Ola Eriksrud; Peter Federolf; Patrick Anderson; Jan Cabri
• Keywords: Excursion; Balance Test; Functional movement

Tests of dynamic postural control eliciting full-body three-dimensional joint movements in a systematic manner are scarce. The well-established star excursion balance test (SEBT) elicits primarily lower extremity with minimal trunk and no upper movements. In response to these shortcomings we created the hand reach (HSEBT) based on SEBT directions. aims current study were 1) compare HSEBT measurements, 2) elicited by both normative range motion values published literature. Ten reaches for each foot obtained while capturing kinematics twenty recreationally active healthy male subjects. areas composite scores (sum reaches) total, anterior posterior subsections individual correlated. Total score comparisons showed fair moderate correlations (r = .393 .606), had good .269 .823). Individual -.182 .822) where lateral demonstrated lowest .510). more significantly greater than SEBT, except hip external rotation, knee extension plantarflexion. Comparisons that 3 18 8 22 within values. findings suggest can be used assessment is particularly suitable examining functional mobility.