Test: Single Leg Stance - Eyes Open

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Background/Purpose

Procedure

The patient stands with arms at sides and feet together pointing forward. Patient is instructed to lift their lower extremity so that their hip and knee are at 90 degrees.The patient should maintain this position for 10 seconds. The patient should maintain balance and posture throughout the test. The foot and arms should not move much with this test. The physician should observe from the front and the side to ensure good posture and position. If successful, the patient should repeat the test with the eyes closed.
Performed: Unilaterally

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The patient stands with arms at sides and feet together pointing forward. Patient is instructed to lift their lower extremity so that their hip and knee are at 90 degrees.The patient should maintain this position for 10 seconds. Eyes open and then closed.

Criteria

• Maintains balance.
• Upright posture
• Stable feet

Measurement

10.00 seconds

LOINC Code

0

Scale/Grading

Pass/Fail