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Normative Data and Determinants for the Timed “Up and Go” Test in a Population-Based Sample of Elderly Individuals Without Gait Disturbances

Margarita Pondal, Teodoro del Ser

Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy · 2008 · 131 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

The TUG performance of elderly people over 70 without apparent gait disturbances depends on age and other non motor variables such as female gender, weight, nutritional status and cognitive impairment.

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Age- and Gender-Related Test Performance in Community-Dwelling Elderly People: Six-Minute Walk Test, Berg Balance Scale, Timed Up & Go Test, and Gait Speeds

Teresa M Steffen, Timothy A. Hacker, L A Mollinger · Physical Therapy · 2002 · 2K citations

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Identifying a cut-off point for normal mobility: a comparison of the timed 'up and go' test in community-dwelling and institutionalised elderly women

H. Bischoff · Age and Ageing · 2003 · 786 citations · Full text