Time in Seconds: An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the TUG is at risk for falling. CDC’s STEADI tools and resources can help you screen, assess, and intervene to reduce …
Description: The 6 Minute Walk Test is a measure of endurance. Patient Instructions: “I am going to measure how far you can walk in 6 minutes. When I say ‘go’, I want you to walk around the …
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) is a performance-based outcome measure designed to assess basic functional mobility in elderly and for identifying individuals who are at risk for falls 1
Timed Up & Go Test [TUG] Purpose: Developed as a quick, clinical test of functional gait abilities for the elderly.1 Modifications: Having patient perform TUG with usual gait speed and at a face …
Equipment: arm chair, tape measure, tape, stop watch. Begin the test with the subject sitting correctly (hips all of the way to the back of the seat) in a chair with arm rests. The chair should …
freely mobile Timed Up and Go (TUG): This tests t. e patient’s mobility and fall risk. It is administered by having the patient stand from a chair, walk 3 meters (10 feet), turn . ck to the …
Regular footwear and customary walking aids should be used. The patient should walk to a line that is 3 meters (9.8 feet) away, turn around at the line, walk back to the chair, and sit down. …