About the berg balance scale

The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is a widely used clinical tool designed to assess balance and fall risk in individuals. Developed by Katherine Berg in 1989, the BBS has since become a standardized assessment tool that is used globally. The scale is composed of 14 different tasks, each of which requires the participant to maintain their balance while performing a specific movement or action. The tasks are organized in order of increasing difficulty, with the first few tasks focusing on basic movements, such as sitting and standing, while the later tasks require more advanced balance skills, such as standing on one leg or turning around.