Timed Up and Go Calculator
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Formula
TUG Score = Time (seconds) from seated to walk 3m, turn, walk back, sit
The TUG test measures the time in seconds for a person to rise from an armchair, walk 3 meters, turn around, walk back, and sit down. Scores are compared against age-adjusted normative values to assess mobility and fall risk.
Worked Examples
Example 1: Community-Dwelling Older Adult
Problem: A 75-year-old woman completes the TUG test in 11 seconds without an assistive device and with no fall history. Assess her mobility risk.
Solution: TUG time: 11 seconds\nAge-adjusted norm for 70-79: 8-13 seconds\n11 seconds falls within the normal range for her age group\nNo assistive device needed\nNo fall history\nFall risk classification: Normal for older adults (low risk)
Result: Within normal limits for age. Low fall risk. Continue current activity level with periodic reassessment.
Example 2: Post-Hip Replacement Assessment
Problem: An 80-year-old man using a walker completes the TUG in 24 seconds with a history of 2 falls in the past year.
Solution: TUG time: 24 seconds\nAge-adjusted norm for 80-89: 9-16 seconds\n24 seconds exceeds normal range by 8 seconds\nAssistive device used: walker (adds risk)\nFall history: positive (further increases risk)\nFall risk classification: High fall risk
Result: High fall risk. Significantly above age norms. Recommend physical therapy, home safety assessment, and medication review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test?
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is a widely used clinical assessment tool for evaluating mobility, balance, and fall risk in older adults. During the test, a person starts seated in a standard armchair, stands up on the word 'go,' walks 3 meters at a comfortable and safe pace, turns around, walks back to the chair, and sits down again. The entire sequence is timed in seconds. It was first described by Podsiadlo and Richardson in 1991 and has since become one of the most commonly used screening tools in geriatric medicine. The TUG test requires no special equipment, takes less than a minute to administer, and provides valuable insight into functional mobility.
What is a normal Timed Up and Go score?
Normal TUG scores vary by age group. Generally, healthy adults under 60 complete the test in 6-9 seconds. Adults aged 60-69 typically score 7-11 seconds. Those aged 70-79 average 8-13 seconds. Adults aged 80-89 normally score 9-16 seconds. A time under 10 seconds indicates normal mobility for most adults. A time between 10-14 seconds is considered normal for older adults and suggests they are largely independent. Times over 14 seconds indicate increased fall risk and warrant further assessment. Times over 20 seconds suggest significant mobility impairment and high fall risk. Times exceeding 30 seconds indicate very high fall risk and likely need for assistive devices or assistance with daily activities.
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