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Trunk Impairment Scale

Sums validated static, dynamic, and coordination subscales of trunk motor control.

Trunk Impairment Scale
Static sitting balance subscale
of 7
Dynamic sitting balance subscale
of 10
Coordination subscale
of 6
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When to use

  • Quantifying trunk motor impairment and sitting balance after stroke or in other neurological conditions affecting trunk control.

Formula

Total = static sitting balance (0-7) + dynamic sitting balance (0-10) + coordination (0-6), each performed and scored per the original Verheyden et al. protocol; range 0-23, higher = better function.

Pearls and pitfalls

  • Each item allows up to 3 trials; the best trial is scored.
  • Correlates with the Berg Balance Scale and with functional mobility outcomes after stroke.

References

  1. Verheyden G, Nieuwboer A, Mertin J, Preger R, Kiekens C, De Weerdt W. The Trunk Impairment Scale: a new tool to measure motor impairment of the trunk after stroke. Clin Rehabil. 2004;18(3):326-334.