4. Static balance: The 4-step balance test

The 4-step balance test 

In this balance test, the patient must hold four different, increasingly difficult positions for 10 seconds while standing. 

The examiner can help you take the body position and then start the examination. If the patient can maintain the position without losing balance, the test is passed. You can extend your arms or move your body to keep your balance, but don’t move your legs. If the test fails, it must be stopped. Patients may not use assistive devices. 

Start the test with “Done, start.” phrases and ends after 10 seconds when you say “Stop”.