Grading Point (normal = 0; maximum = 6)
Balances with steady posture 0
Grasps side of beam 1
Hugs the beam and one limb falls down from the beam 2
Hugs the beam and two limbs fall down from the beam, or spins on beam (>60 s) 3
Attempts to balance on the beam but falls off (>40 s) 4
Attempts to balance on the beam but falls off (>20 s) 5
Falls off: no attempt to balance or hang on to the beam (>20 s) 6
Table 2: Beam Balance Test (BBT).