International Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy

Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2016

  • The Reliability of the Sensory Organization Test in Parkinson's Disease to Identify Fall Risk

    Joanne DiFrancisco-Donoghue, Min-Kyung Jung, Theresa Apoznanski, William G. Werner, Sheldon Yao

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2016
    Pages: 39-43
    Received: 13 February 2017
    Accepted: 25 February 2017
    Published: 14 March 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnpt.20160205.11
    Downloads:
    Views:
    Abstract: The Sensory Organization Test (SOT) is an objective computer-based test used to quantitatively assess an individual’s ability to use visual, proprioceptive, and vestibular cues to maintain postural stability. The objective of this study was to determine the reliability of the SOT to differentiate fallers as compared to non-fallers in individuals wi... Show More