When is the timed up and go test used?

stroke
(2005) suggest that the TUG is a reliable measure in patients with stroke. 20% of cases are a hemorrhage in the brain caused by a rupture or leakage from a blood vessel. 80% of cases are also know as a “schemic stroke”, or the formation of a blood clot in a vessel supplying blood to the brain.

What is timed up and go manual?

No physical assistance is given. They start with their back against the chair, their arms resting on the armrests, and their walking aid at hand. They are instructed that, on the word “go” they are to get up and walk at your normal pace to a line on the floor 3 meters away, turn, return to the chair and sit down again.

How far is the timed up and go test?

3 meters
Begin by having the patient sit back in a standard arm chair and identify a line 3 meters, or 10 feet away, on the floor. 2 On the word “Go,” begin timing. 3 Stop timing after patient sits back down. 4 Record time.

Is the Timed Up and Go test valid?

Conclusions: Based on the literature assessed, the Timed Up and Go is clinically applicable and reliable across multiple populations. The Timed Up and Go has a wide variety of clinical use making it a diverse measure that should be considered when choosing an outcome an activity based outcome measure.

Who can administer the Timed Up and Go test?

Elderly people who are otherwise healthy can usually complete the task in 10 seconds or less. Very frail older adults may take two minutes or more. You can perform the TUG test at home if your healthcare provider or physical therapist gives permission.

How long is timed up and go?

Is 21 sit-ups in a minute good?

This is a simple test of lower body muscular strength and endurance….Wall-sit test.

rating	males (seconds)	females (seconds)
below average	25-50	20-35
very poor	< 25	< 20

Who can administer the timed up and go test?

What is the 30 second chair test?

The 30-second chair stand involves recording the number of stands a person can complete in 30 seconds rather then the amount of time it takes to complete a pre-determined number of repetitions.

How many sit-ups should a 16 year old do in a minute?

1 Minute sit-up test (Men)

Age	18-25	56-65
Good	44-49	25-31
Above average	39-43	21-24
Average	35-38	17-20
Below Average	31-34	13-16