The "Get up and go" test for gait assessment in older adult patients[1] | |
Have the patient sit in a straight-backed high-seat chair | |
Instructions for patient: | |
Get up (without use of armrests, if possible) | |
Stand still momentarily | |
Walk forward 10 feet (3 meters) | |
Turn around and walk back to chair | |
Turn and be seated | |
Factors to note: | |
Sitting balance | |
Transfers from sitting to standing | |
Pace and stability of walking | |
Ability to turn without staggering | |
Modified qualitative scoring[2] | |
(1) No fall risk | Well-coordinated movements, without walking aid |
(2) Low fall risk | Controlled, but adjusted movements |
(3) Some fall risk | Uncoordinated movements |
(4) High fall risk | Supervision necessary |
(5) Very high fall risk | Physical support of stand by physical support necessary |
Timed test reference values (record time from initial rising to re-seating)[3] | |
Age (years) | Mean time in seconds (95% CI) |
60 to 69 | 8.1 (7.1 to 9.0) |
70 to 79 | 9.2 (8.2 to 10.2) |
80 to 99 | 11.3 (10.0 to 12.7) |
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