Geriatric Examination Tool Kit

Examination Tool Kit
Vestibular

Remember, there are a multitude of non-vestibular related balance instruments in the tool kit as well.
A differential diagnosis must be made.

Instruments:

CTSIB - Clinical Test of Sensory Integration on Balance "Foam & Dome"

Fukuda Step Test

Motion Sensitivity Score
(also known as the Motion Sensitivity Quotient, MSQ)

Dynamic Gait Index (DGI)

Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)

Tolerance of Vertigo-inducing Activities:

Borg Dizziness Rating Scale

Questionnaires:

Activities specific Balance Confidence scale - ABC

Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI)

Geriatric Depression Scale

Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES)