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The performance values established in this study indicate that the cFRT is a reliable and valid assessment, which provides more accurate data than “manual” test about functional reach. The kinematic parameters were correlated with Tinetti and MMSE scores. The video camera provided valuable kinematic results such as bending down while performing the forward reach test.Ĭonclusions: Instead of manual measurement, we proposed to use a cheap with fair resolution web camera to accurately estimate the FRT. Results: The experimental group was not able to perform the tests as well as the healthy control subjects. The control group consisted of 51 healthy subjects who had been previously tested. LAB view software was used to record the FRT performances and to process the videos. The patients underwent the MMSE, the Tinetti test and the FRT. Eighty patients were tested and 54 were eligible to serve as experimental group. Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted where the above variables were correlated to the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) for mental status and the Tinetti balance assessment test, which have been validated, in order to computerize the FRT (cFRT) for elderly patients with neurological disorders. The purpose was to analyze video records measuring of distance, velocity, time length, arm direction and girdles translation while doing FRT. The functional reach test (FRT) is used in many countries, yet it does not provide some kinematic parameters such as shoulder or pelvic girdles translation. For this reason, a reliable and valid means of screening for risk of falls is needed. Background: The ability to maintain static and dynamic balance is a prerequisite for safe walking and for obtaining functional mobility.