Commonly used functional balance
tests, including the Berg Balance
Scale (BBS)10 and the Timed “Up &
Go” Test (TUG),11 have been
designed to identify balance problems
and predict fall risk.10,12–14
However, few balance tests have
been developed to identify the
underlying systems responsible for
balance deficits. An understanding
of the systems underlying deficits in
postural control is critical for diagnosing
specific impairments and
developing individualized treatment
plans.8 The Balance Evaluation Systems
Test (BESTest) is a recently
developed standardized functional
balance tool that is aimed at identifying
the components contributing
to dysfunctional balance