Table 1 Progression criteria for task-oriented balance training
Exercise | Progression criteria | Method of progression |
|---|---|---|
Stepping up and down | Able to complete 50 times | Starting with a 2-in.-high wooden step, then progressing to 4- and 6-in.-high wooden steps after the progression criteria have been met |
Heel-raising exercises | Able to complete 25 times with at least 5 s held on each repetition | Starting with a 2-in.-high wooden step, then progressing to 4- and 6-in.-high wooden ramp after the progression criteria have been met |
Semi-squatting | Able to maintain knee flexion angle of 30 degrees without obvious shaking | Starting with a 3-min rest interval midway through the trial, which is subsequently reduced to 2 min, 1 min, and 0 min |
Standing on duraDisc | Able to stand without external assistance for at least 1 min (holding handrail or supported by another) | Decrease the base of support |
Walking across obstacles | Able to complete the task within a pre-set duration (20 s at the beginning) without knocking down the obstacles | Shorten the pre-set duration and increase number of obstacles |