The POMA is a 28-point measure that assesses balance and gait and that is commonly used with older persons. The POMA consists of 12 points related to gait and 16 points related to balance, with scores of 19 or less suggesting high fall risk. Patients are asked to walk and are
tested on sitting and standing static and dynamic balance activities, such as the sternal nudge, 360 turn, sit to stand transitions, and eyes-closed standing. Equipment use is minimal and includes a stopwatch, armless hard chair, and a 4.57 m walkway.