The Timed Up & Go : A Practical Basic Mobility Skills Assessment in the Elderly
Objective : Physical mobility skill is needed for independent living of the elderly. The traditional neuromuscular examination is useful to establish a diagnosis and determine the severity of the disease, but it is a poor indicator of functional capacity. The timed Up & Go test seems to be more...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mahidol University
2006-01-01
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Series: | Siriraj Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/245666 |