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9. UNDERSTANDING YOUR BALANCE
SCORE
1-3 (red) means high risk of falling today
4-6 (yellow) means moderate risk of falling
7-10 (green) means low risk of falling, your balance is good today
Balance changes every day, and many systems affect it. The ZIBRIO
Balance Score is a snapshot of your balance right now. Do not
be alarmed if your score varies by a few points from one test to
another, this is normal. Many different factors affect your balance
score. The ZIBRIO Balance Coach app is a great resource to help
you understand your score. Answering the questions in the Balance
Profile of the app can help you understand which lifestyle factors
are having a positive effect (improving your balance) or a negative
effect (hurting your balance). These factors will be displayed using
the same red-yellow-green system as the balance score.
9.1 What if my balance score is lower than I expected?
• First check that the scale is on a firm, level surface. Do not test
on carpet or uneven tile.
• Was it a good test? You need to stand as still as possible for the
entire test. If you moved your head, or lifted an arm to scratch
your nose, or talked, for example, these movements change
your balance and can lower your score. If you didn’t stand still,
try taking the test again to get a true measure of your balance.
• Make sure you are testing in a well-lit room, and not in front of
a blank wall. Some users feel dizzy if they look at a blank wall
during the test. Look at a picture, poster, or a focal point on the
wall during the test instead. Make sure the scale is at least 1.5
feet away from the wall, as standing too close to the wall could
make you feel dizzy as well.
• Remember that your balance changes every day. A bad night’s
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