Balance Test Protocols
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      Balance Single Leg Balance - Eyes Closed

      Position: Client is standing on one leg facing the antenna with the opposite leg flexed at the knee, hands on hips, and with eyes closed.

      Cues: "Stand as still as possible on one leg until I say stop"

      Procedure:

      Step 1 - Ask the client to start in the centre of the Stomp-IT corresponding with the leg that is being tested.

      Step 2 - Ask the client to flex the opposite leg knee to 90°and position their hands on hips with their eyes closed.

      Step 3 - Push the START button

      Step 4 - Ask the client to stand still until the countdown is complete.

      Step 5 - The test recording will automatically stop at the end of the countdown.

      Main assessment: Somatosensory and Vestibular