NSAA Exam
Stand
INSTRUCTIONS:
We want to see the whole body in the frame of the camera, feet should be close together and heels on the ground if possible. Arms by sides. NO shoes should be worn.
Best done on the floor rather than on a mat. Whichever is chosen maintain consistency through repeated testing sessions.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Can you stand up tall for me for as long as you can and as still as you can?
Walk
INSTRUCTIONS:
We want to see the whole body in the frame of the camera and would like to have camera in tripod.
Film the patient from behind. Walking away from the camera and returning.
Walk without shoes/socks on. Should be enough of a distance to observe "normal gait" for that subject.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Can you walk from A to B (state to and where from) for me.
Stand Up From Chair
INSTRUCTIONS:
We want to see the whole body in the frame of the camera and would like to have camera in tripod. A size-appropriate chair or height adjustable plinth should be used.
Starting position 90º hips and knees, feet on floor/supported on a box step.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Stand up from the chair keeping your arms folded if you can.
Stand on One Leg - Right
INSTRUCTIONS:
We want to see the whole body in the frame of the camera and would like to have camera in tripod. Best done on the floor rather than on a mat. Whichever is chosen maintain consistency through repeated testing sessions.
NO shoes should be worn.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Please stand on your RIGHT leg for as long as you can.
Stand on One Leg - Left
INSTRUCTIONS:
We want to see the whole body in the frame of the camera and would like to have camera in tripod. Best done on the floor rather than on a mat. Whichever is chosen maintain consistency through repeated testing sessions.
NO shoes should be worn.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Please stand on your LEFT leg for as long as you can.
Climb Box Step - Right
INSTRUCTIONS:
Stands facing the box step. Step should be approximately 15cm high.
Support may be provided by the use of a height adjustable plinth, or, if not available a "neutral" hand from the therapist.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Can you step onto the top of the box using your right leg first?
Climb Box Step - Left
INSTRUCTIONS:
Stands facing the box step. Step should be approximately 15cm high.
Support may be provided by the use of a height adjustable plinth, or, if not available a "neutral" hand from the therapist.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Can you step onto the top of the box using your left leg first?
Descend Box Step - Right
INSTRUCTIONS:
Stands on top of the box step facing forwards. Step should be approximately 15cm high.
Support may be provided by the use of a height adjustable plinth, or, if not available a "neutral" hand from the therapist.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Can you step down from the box using your right leg first?
Descend Box Step - Left
INSTRUCTIONS:
Stands on top of the box step facing forwards. Step should be approximately 15cm high.
Support may be provided by the use of a height adjustable plinth, or, if not available a "neutral" hand from the therapist.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Can you step down from the box using your left leg first?
Gets to Sitting
INSTRUCTIONS:
Starting position supine on a mat. No pillow should be used under head.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Can you get from lying to sitting?
Rise from Floor
INSTRUCTIONS:
Starting position supine with arms by sides, legs straight. No pillow to be used.
Activity should be attempted without use of furniture in the first instance. Do not note time if a chair has to be used.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Get up from the floor using as little support as possible and as fast as you can (from supine).
Lifts Head
INSTRUCTIONS:
Supine on a mat. No pillow should be used.
Ask patient to keep arms crossed over chest during the activity to avoid self-assist. Also ask to look at toes to ensure neck is flexed – should be a chin to chest movement.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Lift your head to look at your toes keeping your arms folded.
Stands on Heels
INSTRUCTIONS:
Standing on the floor. No shoes to be worn.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Can you stand on your heels?
Jump
INSTRUCTIONS:
Standing on the floor, feet fairly close together.
Want height, not forward movement. Small amount of forward movement acceptable.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
How high can you jump?
Hop Right Leg
INSTRUCTIONS:
Starting position standing on floor on right leg. No shoes should be worn.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Can you hop on your right leg?
Hop Left Leg
INSTRUCTIONS:
Starting position standing on floor on left leg. No shoes should be worn.
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Can you hop on your left leg?
Run (10m)
INSTRUCTIONS:
A straight 10m walkway should be clearly marked in a quiet department or corridor.
A stopwatch should be used to time the walk.
Be consistent as to whether shoes are worn or not. Ensure safety of patient.
They should self select speed after being asked to go "as fast as they can".
SAY TO THE PATIENT:
Run as fast you can to……(give point)