《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2021, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (5): 604-608.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2021.05.014

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Validity and Reliability of Star Excursion Balance Test for Dynamic Balance Assessment in Stroke Patients

Ya-nan WANG1,2,Tong ZHANG1,2(),Yuan-min LIU1,2,Xiao-min ZHU1,2,Xue-jin DU1,2   

  1. 1.Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China
    2.Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2020-10-29 Revised:2020-11-24 Published:2021-05-25 Online:2021-05-26
  • Contact: Tong ZHANG E-mail:zt61611@sohu.com

Abstract: Objective

To apply Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT) in evaluating dynamic balance function in stroke patients.

Methods

From September, 2018 to November, 2019, 38 stroke hemiplegic patients of Brunnstrom IV and above who could walk independently were included. They completed SEBT by two testers; the anterior, posteromedial and posterolateral extension standardized distance of the affected leg support were recorded. One of the testers measured SEBT again the day after the next day. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was calculated. The limits of stability on different directions were measured with active balancer EAB-100 (EAB) and tested with Timed 'Up & Go' Test (TUGT) by the third tester. The correlation of SEBT to EAB and TUGT was analyzed with Pearson correlation coefficient.

Results

ICCs of three directions was 0.892 to 0.951 between testers, and 0.888 to 0.963 of test-retest. The standardized distance of three directions of SEBT correlated with the anterior and lateral stability limits of EAB (r = 0.479 to 0.671, P < 0.05), as well as TUGT (r = -0.557~-0.633, P < 0.05).

Conclusion

SEBT is valid and reliable for evaluation of the dynamic balance for stroke patients of Brunnstrom IV and above who can walk independently.

Key words: stroke, Star Excursion Balance Test, balance, rehabilitation assessment

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