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Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
The Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) combines balance and gait subscales into a 28-point mobility score. It is widely used in geriatric, rehabilitation, and long-term-care settings to identify fall-risk signal and guide targeted mobility interventions.
Formula: POMA total = balance subscore + gait subscore, range 0-28.
POMA is a long-standing functional mobility tool with broad use in geriatric fall-risk assessment.
Lower POMA totals indicate greater mobility impairment and fall-risk signal.
Use in older adults with gait instability, falls history, or mobility decline where objective fall-risk stratification is needed.
Performance can be affected by acute illness, pain, environmental setup, and assessor variability.
For related assessments, see Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go and 4m Walking Speed.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
A 14-task balance assessment scored 0-56 to quantify postural control and fall-risk signal.
GeriatricsAssess mobility and fall risk with the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. TUG >12 seconds indicates high fall risk. Times the performance of standing, walking 3 meters, turning, and returning to seated.
GeriatricsCalculate usual gait speed over 4 meters (m/s), a key functional vital sign in older adults.
GeriatricsAssess inpatient fall risk with the Morse Fall Scale. Scores categorize patients as low, moderate, or high risk to guide fall-prevention protocols.