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In the Industry Vocabulary Test
Timed Up and Go Test
Standardized assessment measuring the time required to rise from sitting, walk, turn, and return to sitting.
Full Definition
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is a widely used clinical assessment tool that evaluates functional mobility, balance, and fall risk in older adults and individuals with movement disorders. The test measures the time it takes for a person to rise from a standard chair, walk 3 meters at a comfortable pace, turn around, walk back to the chair, and sit down. Results help therapists assess mobility limitations and guide treatment planning for fall prevention and functional improvement.
Usage
Usage note: Can be abbreviated as TUG test but spell out in formal documentation.
In Context
- "The patient's Timed Up and Go test score of 18 seconds indicates increased fall risk." — Evaluation report
- "Improvement in the Timed Up and Go test demonstrates enhanced functional mobility." — Progress documentation
Also known as
TUG test
Get Up and Go test
Don't confuse with
Berg Balance Scale
Dynamic Gait Index