Author(s)

Lela Rasegan, Holly Klein, Paige Bell, Brandon Bishop, Ellen Herlache-Pretzer

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, USA.

The purpose of this descriptive study was to collect quantitative, normative data for the Barnett Balance Assessment-Sitting (BBA-SIT), a newly-developed dynamic sitting balance assessment tool based on the Barnett Balance Assessment (BBA). The BBA-SIT was administered to a total of 180 participants (30 people in each of the following age categories: 18 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, and 70+) who did not have any current balance deficits. A review of normative data collected indicated no variation in the total assessment scores within and between groups. Future research on the BBA-SIT is needed with balance-impaired populations to determine if the BBA-SIT is sensitive enough to identify subtle differences in dynamic sitting balance in individuals with various levels of balance impairment.

Assessments, Barnett Balance Assessment-Sit, Balance, Normative Data

Rasegan, L. , Klein, H. , Bell, P. , Bishop, B. and Herlache-Pretzer, E. (2018) Establishing Normative Values for the Barnett Balance Assessment-Sit (BBA-SIT). Open Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 6, 56-64. doi: 10.4236/ojtr.2018.62005.