Mobility Test

Timed Up and Go Test

The test provides a measure for general mobility and for the probability of falls. Results entail the total time needed to complete the task as well as detailed timing and spatial parameters related to getting up and walking.

Description

The Timed Up and Go test is a screening test for elderly persons and for a variety of neuro-degenerative populations. It involves getting up from a chair, walking forward 3 meters at normal speed, pivot around a turning mark, walking back and sitting down again on the chair. The goal is to execute the movement task in as little time as possible without falling.

Test Preparation

Place the chair

Place the floor mark as turning mark at 3 meters distance

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes

Use usual walking aids if applicable (cane, walker, crutches, etc.)

Usual medical regime shall be continued

No vigorous exercise within 2 hours of beginning testing

Light meal before testing is acceptable, but not obligatory

Place the chair

Place the floor mark as turning mark at 3 meters distance

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes

Use usual walking aids if applicable (cane, walker, crutches, etc.)

Usual medical regime shall be continued

No vigorous exercise within 2 hours of beginning testing

Light meal before testing is acceptable, but not obligatory

Contraindication

Unstable angina during previous month

Myocardial infarction during previous month

Heart rate >120

Systolic blood pressure >180 mm Hg

Diastolic blood pressure >100 mm Hg”

Unstable angina during previous month

Myocardial infarction during previous month

Heart rate >120

Systolic blood pressure >180 mm Hg

Diastolic blood pressure >100 mm Hg”

Equipment

1x chair

1x floor mark

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Application Area

Neurorology

Test Procedure

1

Prepare

Sit upright on the chair
Both feet rest on the ground

2

Countdown

Hold your sitting position over the countdown
Start with movement task on START

3

Get Up

Stand up from chair immediately

4

Walk Forth

Walk forth to the turning mark in front
Walk at your normal speed

5

Turning Mark

Pivot around the turning mark
Continue back without hesitation

6

Walk Back

Walk back towards the chair
Walk at your normal speed
Do not run or jog

7

Sit Down

Sit back down on the chair

8

Stop

Listen to the countdown while sitting
The test is completed on STOP

9

Additional

Enter self-reported outcomes
Enter notes
Assign labels

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