Factor Analysis of the Community Balance and Mobility Scale in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The clinical assessment of balance is an important first step in characterizing the risk of falls. The Community Balance and Mobility Scale (CB&M) is a test of balance and mobility that was designed to assess performance on advanced tasks necessary for independence in the community. However, other factors that can affect balancing ability may also be present during performance of the real-world tasks on the CB&M. It is …