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ArticleRevista de neurologia2026

The Correlation Between and Variability of Three Balance Scales in the Assessment of Balance Function in Patients With Ataxia.

Mei Ye, Shengnan Zhang, Dan Li, Baoji Li, Zhouyao Hu

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Mei YeDepartment of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, 311121 Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Shengnan ZhangDepartment of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, 311121 Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Dan LiDepartment of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, 311121 Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Baoji LiDepartment of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, 311121 Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Zhouyao HuDepartment of Neurology, Hangzhou First People's Hospital Tonglu Campus (Tonglu First People's Hospital), 311500 Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

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Medical and Health Science and Technology Project of Zhejiang Province 2022KY261
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Abstract

backgroundSpinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a rare group of hereditary degenerative disorders with major symptoms such as unsteady gait, dysarthria, and finger-nose instability. At present, the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) is a widely utilized balance assessment tool for SCA patients, exhibiting high reliability. The objective of this study was to ascertain whether the Semans Scale and the Balance Coordination Test can also be utilized for balance assessment in SCA patients.

methodsA total of 32 patients with SCA who had been diagnosed according to previously reported molecular criteria were recruited between 2021 and 2022. In addition, all patients completed assessments for all three scales.

resultsThe results of the study demonstrated a moderate positive correlation between the BBS and both the Semans Scale and Balance Coordination Test scores (BBS versus Semans: r = 0.568,

conclusionsThe Semans Scale and Balance Coordination Test reflect the balance function of SCA patients to a certain extent and can be used as valid complements to the BBS, providing additional information for clinical treatment and rehabilitation.

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Postural BalanceSpinocerebellar AtaxiasAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedReproducibility of ResultsBalance Coordination TestBerg Balance ScaleICARSSemans Scalespinocerebellar ataxia

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