Investigating the physical function affecting Timed Up ^|^amp; Go test
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Investigation of the timed 'up & go' test in children.
The timed 'Up & Go' test (TUG) is a test of basic or functional mobility in adults which has rarely been used in children. Functional mobility was defined for this study as an individual's ability to manoeuvre his or her body capably and independently to accomplish everyday tasks. Reliability and validity of TUG scores were examined in 176 children without physical disabilities (94 males, 82 fe...
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عنوان ژورنال: Health Evaluation and Promotion
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1347-0086,1884-4103
DOI: 10.7143/jhep.41.586