The validity and reliability of the four square step test in different adult populations: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The four square step test (FSST) was first validated in healthy older adults to provide a measure of dynamic standing balance and mobility. The FSST has since been used in a variety of patient populations. The purpose of this systematic review is to determine the validity and reliability of the FSST in these different adult patient populations.

Methods

The literature search was conducted to highlight all the studies that measured validity and reliability of the FSST. Six electronic databases were searched including AMED, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PEDro, Web of Science and Google Scholar. Grey literature was also searched for any documents relevant to the review. Two independent reviewers carried out study selection and quality assessment. The methodological quality was ass

SUBMITTER: Moore M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5594590 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature