Rethinking the neurological examination II: dynamic balance assessment / Repensando o exame neurológico II: avaliação do equilíbrio dinâmico
Arq. neuropsiquiatr
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69(6): 959-963, Dec. 2011. tab
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ABSTRACT
The authors propose that the neurological exam needs reevaluation with respect to the dynamic balance test (walking). Validated tests such as preferred and maximum gait speed, dynamic gait index, five-times-sit-to-stand test, timed up & go cognitive and manual, should be part of the neurological examination routine. In the neurological exam of older patients, these same bedside tests bring the plus of evaluation the risk of occasional falling.
RESUMO
Os autores propõem que o exame neurológico tradicional seja reavaliado no que diz respeito ao exame do equilíbrio dinâmico (marcha). Testes validados tais como velocidade da marcha - preferencial e máxima; índice dinâmico da marcha, teste senta-levanta cinco vezes e o tempo levanta-e-anda cognitivo e manual, deveriam fazer parte do exame neurológico de rotina. Na avaliação neurológica dos pacientes idosos, esses mesmos testes à beira do leito trazem benefício adicional ao aferir o risco de queda ocasional.
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Main subject:
Accidental Falls
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Dizziness
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Postural Balance
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Gait
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Neurologic Examination
Type of study:
Etiology study
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Arq. neuropsiquiatr
Journal subject:
Neurology
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Psychiatry
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Brazilian National Cancer Institute/BR
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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro/BR
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