Tinetti Calculator

Looking for a quick and reliable way to assess fall risk in older adults? This online Tinetti Balance and Gait Assessment Calculator was produced by a Minneapolis-based Doctor of Physical Therapy to support safe, effective mobility evaluations.

Whether you’re a local clinician or caregiver, this tool streamlines fall risk screening right from your browser—quick & easy, no downloads needed!

Tinetti Fall Risk Calculator

Balance Assessment (16 pts)

Sitting Balance: Leans or slides (0) Steady, safe (1) Rises from Chair: Unable without help (0) Able, uses arms to help (1) Able without using arms (2) Attempts to Rise: Unable without help (0) More than one attempt (1) One attempt (2) Immediate Standing Balance: Unsteady (0) Steady with support (1) Steady without support (2) Standing Balance: Unsteady (0) Wide stance with support (1) Narrow stance without support (2) Nudged (Eyes Closed): Begins to fall (0) Staggers/catches self (1) Steady (2) Eyes Closed (10 sec): Unsteady (0) Steady (1) Turning 360°: Discontinuous steps (0) Continuous steps (1) Sitting Down: Falls into chair (0) Uses arms/not smooth (1) Safe, smooth motion (2)

Gait Assessment (12 pts)

Initiation of Gait: Any hesitancy (0) No hesitation (1) Step Length & Height – Right Foot: Step-to or no clearance (0) Step-through with clearance (1) Step Length & Height – Left Foot: Step-to or no clearance (0) Step-through with clearance (1) Step Symmetry: Unequal (0) Equal (1) Step Continuity: Discontinuous or stops (0) Continuous (1) Path: Marked deviation (0) Mild deviation or uses aid (1) Straight path (2) Trunk: Marked sway or uses aid (0) Mild sway (1) No sway (2) Walking Stance: Heels apart (0) Heels almost touching (1)

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Use this free, easy-to-use Tinetti Balance and Gait Assessment Calculator to quickly evaluate fall risk in older adults. Designed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy, this tool helps clinicians and caregivers score the Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) online, with clear breakdowns of balance and gait components. Instantly calculate total scores, assess mobility limitations, and better inform treatment decisions—all from your browser. Whether you're a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or caregiver, this calculator streamlines fall risk screening and supports safer outcomes for aging populations.

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