Bonanni M, Newton R
Department of Physical Therapy, Mediplex Rehab-Camden, New Jersey, USA.
Physiother Res Int. 1998;3(1):58-68. doi: 10.1002/pri.122.
Although the Fukuda Stepping Test (FST) is commonly used to assess individuals with peripheral vestibular dysfunction or balance instability, test-retest reliability has not been examined.
Sixteen males and 14 females, ranging in age from 23 to 56 years (mean 32.8 years), with no known vestibular dysfunction were tested. The subjects stood in the center of two concentric circles with eyes blindfolded. They stepped in place with outstretched arms for the prescribed number of steps. Subjects were tested on two consecutive days. Their angle of rotation, angle of displacement and distance of displacement were measured.
Inter-class correlation coefficients were moderate for the 50-step protocol but lower for the 100-step protocol.
If practitioners use the FST they should use the 50-step protocol. In addition, practitioners should interpret the results of the FST with caution if it is used as a screening tool. The test should be used in conjunction with other tests for vestibular function.
尽管福田踏步试验（FST）常用于评估外周前庭功能障碍或平衡不稳定的个体，但尚未对其重测信度进行检验。
对16名男性和14名女性进行测试，年龄在23至56岁之间（平均32.8岁），均无已知的前庭功能障碍。受试者蒙眼站在两个同心圆的中心。他们伸直手臂原地踏步规定的步数。受试者连续两天接受测试。测量他们的旋转角度、位移角度和位移距离。
50步方案的组内相关系数中等，但100步方案的较低。
如果从业者使用FST，应采用50步方案。此外，如果将FST用作筛查工具，从业者应谨慎解释其结果。该测试应与其他前庭功能测试结合使用。
