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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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Date: May 24, 2017
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
George Fulk PT, PhD
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