2A. Flamingo Balance Test

2A. Flamingo Balance Test

This test is used to measure the ability to check static balance successfully on a single leg. This single leg balance test measures the strength of the leg, pelvic and trunk muscle.

Infrastructure/Equipment Required

Non-slippery even surface, stopwatch. It can be performed by just standing on one leg on a thin line (for 5 to 8 year old) or beam (for 9 to 18 year olds).

Procedure:

Stand on the line or beam. If you require you can take the help of the instructor to keep balance in the starting while balancing on the preferred leg. The free leg should be bent at knee and the foot of this leg should be held close to your buttocks. Start the stopwatch as the instructor let go of the participant. Each time whenever the participant/student loses balance (either by falling off the beam or letting go of the foot being held above), the stopwatch should be stopped. Record the timing until the participant loses balance. Count the number of falls in 60 seconds of balancing.