Tinetti Test

Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA)

Originally developed by Mary E. Tinetti, MD[cite: 5]

Ref: Tinetti, M. E., Williams, D., & Mayewski, R. (1986). Fall Risk Index for Elderly Patients Based on Number of Chronic Disabilities. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 34(6), 429–434[cite: 5].

Part 1: Balance Assessment (Max 16)

1. Sitting Balance
2. Arises from Chair
3. Attempts to Rise
4. Immediate Standing Balance (first 5 seconds)
5. Standing Balance
6. Nudged (Sternal Push 3 times)
7. Eyes Closed
8. Turning 360 Degrees (Steps)
9. Turning 360 Degrees (Steadiness)
10. Sitting Down

Part 2: Gait Assessment (Max 12)

11. Initiation of Gait (Immediate after told "go")
12. Right Step Length
13. Right Foot Clearance
14. Left Step Length
15. Left Foot Clearance
16. Step Symmetry
17. Step Continuity
18. Path (Estimated excursion over 10-15 ft)
19. Trunk Posture
20. Walking Stance (Base of Support)
Select all items to calculate score
0 / 16
Balance
0 / 12
Gait
0 / 28
Total Score