Abstract: Balance function assessments for stroke patients include instruments and scales. The instruments consist of static balance test systems and dynamic balance test systems. The commonly used static balance test systems include balance performance monitor (BPM) and Tetrax balance test system, and the dynamic balance test systems include Active Balancer EAB-100 and Pro- Kin 254. The balance scales contained Berg Balance Scale, Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients, Timed Up and Go Test, Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Balance, Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment, and Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand Test, etc. This article reviewed the features and indications of them.

Key words: stroke, balance function, assessment, balance test instrument, scale, review