1 Balance Test
Setup
- Stand near wall. Shoes on.
- Demonstrate each stance before timing.
- Arms hang freely; do not hold participant.
Procedure
- Side-by-side: Medial borders touching. Hold 10 s. If <10 s → score 0, stop.
- Semi-tandem: Side of foot against big toe. Hold 10 s. If <10 s → score 1, stop.
- Full tandem: Heel against toes. Time up to 10 s.
| 0 | Side-by-side <10 s |
| 1 | Side-by-side ≥10 s; semi-tandem <10 s |
| 2 | Semi-tandem ≥10 s; full tandem <3 s |
| 3 | Full tandem 3–9.99 s |
| 4 | Full tandem ≥10 s |
2 Gait Speed Test
Setup
- Mark 4-meter course on flat surface.
- Participant may use usual walking aid.
- Start from static position behind start line.
Procedure
- "Walk at your usual pace."
- Start timing when participant begins walking.
- Stop when leading foot crosses end line.
- Two trials; use faster time.
| 0 | Unable to complete |
| 1 | ≥8.70 s (<0.46 m/s) |
| 2 | 6.21–8.70 s (0.46–0.64 m/s) |
| 3 | 4.82–6.20 s (0.64–0.83 m/s) |
| 4 | <4.82 s (>0.83 m/s) |
3 Chair Stand Test
Setup
- Firm chair ~43–45 cm seat height, no armrests.
- Arms folded across chest; feet flat on floor.
- Trial rise (no arms) to verify ability.
Procedure
- "Rise fully and sit down 5 times, as quickly as you safely can."
- Start timing on first rise.
- Stop on full stand of 5th rise.
- Score 0 if arms used or >60 s.
| 0 | Unable; arms used; >60 s |
| 1 | ≥16.70 s |
| 2 | 13.70–16.69 s |
| 3 | 11.20–13.69 s |
| 4 | <11.20 s |