Mini-BESTest Balance Assessment

Inspection template for scoring the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) to assess dynamic balance and postural control in neurological patients and track change across rehabilitation.

Assessment Details

• Assessment date and time recorded
• Assessment type identified as Mini-BESTest
  Confirm the correct standardized balance assessment is being used.
• Patient diagnosis or neurological condition documented
• Assistive device used during testing documented
• Prior Mini-BESTest score available for comparison
• Testing environment safe and appropriate for balance assessment
  Area should allow safe standing, stepping, and turning tasks with therapist guarding as needed.

Anticipatory Postural Adjustments

• Sit-to-stand performance scored
• Rise to toes performance scored
• Single-limb stance performance scored
• Forward reach performance scored

Reactive Postural Control

• Compensatory stepping correction forward scored
• Compensatory stepping correction backward scored
• Compensatory stepping correction lateral scored
• Recovery from perturbation documented
  Document whether the patient recovered balance safely without therapist intervention beyond guarding.

Sensory Orientation and Dynamic Gait

• Standing on firm surface with eyes open and closed scored
• Standing on foam surface with eyes open and closed scored
• Change in gait speed scored
• Head turns during gait scored
• Timed Up and Go with dual-task or cognitive challenge scored

Results, Interpretation, and Follow-Up

• Total Mini-BESTest score entered
• Score change from prior assessment documented
• Balance deficits or non-conformances summarized
• Rehabilitation follow-up plan documented