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Prototype — not for patient care. Scoring is implemented, but every cutoff, MDC, and normative value is unverified and awaiting clinical review.
PT Outcomes

Berg Balance Scale

Draft — not clinically reviewed

BBS · Balance · v0.1.0 · effective 2026-08-17

Fourteen-item performance scale of static and dynamic sitting and standing balance, scored 0 to 56.

Instructions

  • Score each of the fourteen tasks from 0 (unable) to 4 (independent and safe).
  • Where a task specifies a time or distance, score the lowest category that applies.
  • The patient should use their usual footwear and no assistive device unless the item allows it.

Items

Progress0 of 14 answered

Population-specific interpretation applies only when a population is selected.

  1. 1. Sitting to standing
  2. 2. Standing unsupported
  3. 3. Sitting unsupported, feet on floor
  4. 4. Standing to sitting
  5. 5. Transfers
  6. 6. Standing unsupported with eyes closed
  7. 7. Standing unsupported with feet together
  8. 8. Reaching forward with outstretched arm
  9. 9. Retrieving object from floor
  10. 10. Turning to look behind over each shoulder
  11. 11. Turning 360 degrees
  12. 12. Placing alternate foot on step or stool
  13. 13. Standing with one foot in front
  14. 14. Standing on one leg

Result

BBS v0.1.0

Incomplete — no score reported

14 of 14 items are unanswered. No score is reported until the measure is complete.

Source and version details
Version
0.1.0
Effective date
2026-08-17
Review status
Draft — not clinically reviewed

References

  • SOURCE NOT VERIFIED. The citation below is the suggested primary source and has not been checked against the published article. Confirm the citation and every value attributed to it before approving. Suggested source: Berg K, Wood-Dauphinee S, Williams JI, Gayton D. Measuring balance in the elderly: preliminary development of an instrument. Physiotherapy Canada. 1989.
  • SOURCE NOT VERIFIED. The citation below is the suggested primary source and has not been checked against the published article. Confirm the citation and every value attributed to it before approving. Suggested source: Cutoff and functional-band values require a source. Commonly cited bands (0–20, 21–40, 41–56) and the <45 fall-risk threshold must each be traced.

Revision history

  • v0.1.0 (2026-08-17) — Initial definition. Scoring structure implemented; all interpretation thresholds are unverified and await clinical review.

This tool supports clinical documentation and does not replace professional judgment. It does not diagnose, prescribe treatment, or establish medical necessity. Verify every value before entering it into the medical record.