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Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test

TUG Test: Time the patient as they rise from a chair, walk 3 metres (10 ft), turn, return, and sit down. You can use the built-in stopwatch or enter the time manually.

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Last Review: 2026

When to Use

When to Use

Routine screening for falls risk in community-dwelling older adults.
Assessing dynamic balance, mobility, and gait in primary care and outpatient clinics.
Monitoring functional decline or response to physical therapy interventions.
CDC STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) protocol requirement.

High Sensitivity for Falls

The TUG is the most widely recommended functional screening tool for falls because it simultaneously tests leg strength, balance, gait speed, and turning—all critical components of fall biomechanics.

Related Scores in Practice

In clinical practice, this assessment is frequently evaluated alongside other validated measures. Depending on the patient's presentation and specific diagnostic requirements, you may also need to utilize the Morse Fall Scale, Hendrich Fall Risk or the Berg Balance Scale to formulate a comprehensive care plan.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026

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