Identifying a Cut-off Point for Timed Up and Go Test in Neuromuscular Diseases

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Demirci C. S., SÜTÇÜ G., AYVAT F., ONURSAL KILINÇ Ö., DOĞAN M., AYVAT E., ...More

TURKISH JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, vol.28, no.1, pp.6-9, 2022 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/tnd.2021.84553
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.6-9
  • Keywords: Neuromuscular diseases, TUG, cut-off value, falling, OLDER-PEOPLE, RELIABILITY, FALLS, MOBILITY, INDIVIDUALS, PERFORMANCE, DISABILITY, VALUES, WALK
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Balance problems and falls due to a progressive loss of muscle strength in neuromuscular diseases (NMD) negatively affect the activities of daily living and functional independence of patients. The timed up and go (TUG) rest is an easy-to-apply and objective measure of balance. This study aimed to determine the cut-off value of the TUG test in adult individuals with NMD.