Use of the Brief-BESTest partially instrumented with accelerometry to detect balance deterioration in middle-age

The Brief-BESTest test combined with accelerometry could be a suitable screening tool to identify middle-aged people with early balance deterioration and potentially identify those with poor balance and a possible higher risk for falls. Clinicians and policymakers can use our findings to implement balance assessment programs in patients < 65 years, leading to preventive strategies before the risk increases.