Verbecque, Evi
Schepens, Kirsten
Theré, Joke
Schepens, Bénédicte
[UCL]
Klingels, Katrijn
Hallemans, Ann
(eng)
PURPOSE: Results on reliability and normative data for the Timed Up and Go test (TUG) in children who are developing typically are systematically reviewed.
SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS: Six different TUG protocols are presented for which normative data are available for ages 3 to 18 years. TUG time is consistent within and between raters and sessions and is influenced by age. The choice of protocol, self-selected versus fastest walking speed, and use of a motivational aspect and of the outcome calculation affect TUG time as well as its consistency within and between sessions.
CONCLUSIONS: A standard protocol for the TUG is lacking and should be developed with attention to reliability.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE: If the TUG is to be used as a screening tool for dynamic balance control, clinicians need to apply protocols that include fastest walking speed motivation.
Bibliographic reference |
Verbecque, Evi ; Schepens, Kirsten ; Theré, Joke ; Schepens, Bénédicte ; Klingels, Katrijn ; et. al. The Timed Up and Go Test in Children: Does Protocol Choice Matter? A Systematic Review.. In: Pediatric physical therapy, Vol. 31, no. 1, p. 22-31 (2019) |
Permanent URL |
http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/210215 |