Application of Wearable Technologies in Fall Risk Assessment and Improvement in Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review
Table 3
Functional test description.
Functional test
Description
Frequency
10-meter walk test (10MWT)
Walk at a self-selected speed for 10 meters. Some studies have slightly longer distance.
5
30-second standing test
30 seconds of standing in 2 circumstances: (1) feet close together (but not touching) with eyes open (EO) and (2) feet close together and eyes closed (EC). One study required an additional circumstance of semitandem position with EO.
3
Timed up and go
Sit-to-stand and walk 10 meters roundtrip and then turn and stand-to-sit.
2
Functional gait assessment
Includes a 10-item scale where each item is scored from 0 to 3.
2
4-stage balance test
Four gradually more challenging postures the subject performs: (1) stand with feet side by side, (2) stand with feet in semitandem stance, (3) stand with feet in tandem stance, and (4) stand on one leg. Subjects pass if they can hold the stance for 10 seconds and then move on to the next stance.
2
Physical activity over 48 hours
A total 48-hour period (except for water activity and sleep).
1
50-meter walk with one 90-degree turn
Walk at normal pace for 50 meters with one 90-degree turn with no rest time permitted.
