Streamlining assessment and intervention in a falls clinic using the Timed Up and Go Test and Physiological Profile Assessments.

JC, Whitney; SR, Lord; JC, Close

doi:10.1093/ageing/afi178

Public

Streamlining assessment and intervention in a falls clinic using the Timed Up and Go Test and Physiological Profile Assessments.

Shared by NobleBlocks on Nov 1, 2005 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

Whitney JC

Lord SR

Close JC

Abstract

Background The Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) has been recommended as a simple screening tool to identify those at risk of falling. However, subsequent detailed assessment is required to identify underlying falls risk factors to provide direction for optimal targeted intervention strategies.Methods 110...

Discussions