Tests of Balance

Here is a collection of balance tests. Which one to use? Also read the discussion about balance testing.

Conner McDavid doing the Y-Balance test
at the 2015 NHL Combine.

Standing Balance

• Flamingo Balance — stand on one leg while balancing on a beam.
• Stork Stand Test — stand on the toes of one leg for as long as possible with the free leg resting on the inside of the opposite knee.
• Standing Balance Test — stand on one leg for as long as possible.
• One Leg Stand — the US sobriety test, stand with one foot off the ground for 30 seconds.
• Stick Lengthwise Test — balance on a stick for as long as possible, standing side-on on the balls of both feet.

Walking Balance

• Beam Walk
• Balance Beam Test
• Walk and Turn Field Sobriety Test

Dynamic Balance

• Hop and Stop Test — a functional movement test which evaluates an individual's ability to hop and then come to a complete stop.
• Balance Board Test
• Bass Test
• Star Excursion Balance Test
• Y Balance Test
• Multiple Single-Leg Hop-Stabilization Test (MSLHST)