TUG Test

Question 1

Method

Answer 1

The patient starts in a seated position
The patient stands up upon therapist’s command: walks 3 meters, turns around, walks back to the chair and sits down.
The time stops when the patient is seated.
The subject is allowed to use an assistive device. Be sure to document the assistive device used.

Question 2

Result

Answer 2

If a patient took 14 seconds or longer he or she was classified as high-risk for falling.