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Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability
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Evaluating Postural Control and Lower-extremity Muscle Activation in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability

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Associations between three clinical assessment tools for postural stability.

Richard C Clark, Casie E Saxion, Kenneth L Cameron

    North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy : NAJSPT
    |May 19, 2011
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study found that while the Single Leg Balance (SLB), modified Balance Error Scoring System (mBESS), and modified Star Excursion Balance (mSEBT) tests are related, they may measure different aspects of postural stability. Reliability varied across tests, with mSEBT showing excellent consistency.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics and Motor Control
    • Clinical Assessment
    • Sports Medicine

    Background:

    • Ankle sprains frequently lead to chronic instability and impaired function.
    • Clinical tests for postural deficits are used, but their interrelationships are not well-defined.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the relationship between the Single Leg Balance (SLB), modified Balance Error Scoring System (mBESS), and modified Star Excursion Balance (mSEBT) tests.
    • To assess the inter-rater and test-retest reliability of these balance assessments.

    Main Methods:

    • 34 healthy participants underwent SLB, mBESS, and mSEBT assessments by two independent examiners at two time points.
    • Pearson Correlation and Fisher's Exact Tests analyzed relationships; Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and Kappa statistics assessed reliability.
    Keywords:
    balance error scoring systempostural stabilityreliabilitysingle leg balancestar excursion balance test

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    Main Results:

    • Significant correlations were found between mSEBT and mBESS (r = -0.35), and SLB and mBESS (P = .048).
    • Inter-rater reliability was excellent for mSEBT (.91) and fair for mBESS (.61). Test-retest reliability was excellent for mSEBT (ICC = 0.98) and fair for mBESS (ICC = 0.74).
    • SLB test showed excellent inter-rater agreement (k = 1.00) but poor test-retest agreement (k = .211).

    Conclusions:

    • The SLB, mBESS, and mSEBT tests show significant relationships but limited overlap in association strength.
    • These findings suggest that while interrelated, the tests may not capture identical components of postural stability.
    • The varying reliability highlights the importance of careful selection and administration of these clinical balance measures.