Timed Up and Go Test (TUG, TUGT) (applied to patients with spinal cord injury)

Summary

What it measures:

TUG quantifies functional mobility and was originally developed for frail, elderly persons.(1) This test summary includes information related to application of the TUG for patients with spinal cord injury.

Target Population:

This summary contains information on the use of this test in adults with spinal cord injury.

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