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TUG Portal Terms and Conditions - The Urology Group

2 hours ago The Patient Portal is a secure, online service providing patients of The Urology Group with personalized access to their medical records. This free service offers convenient, 24-hour access, allowing you to manage your care and receive information about your health and treatment when the time is right for you. >> Go To The Portal


What is the patient portal?

The Patient Portal is a secure, online service providing patients of The Urology Group with personalized access to their medical records. This free service offers convenient, 24-hour access, allowing you to manage your care and receive information about your health and treatment when the time is right for you.

What is the TUG test used for in physical therapy?

Mar 05, 2015 · Welcome to the patient portal (the “Portal”). The Urology Group is giving you access to the Portal, which is powered by Healthtronics Information Technology Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”). All users of the Portal are ... TUG_Portal_Terms_and_Conditions Author: Carol Bross-McMahon Created Date:

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How do I administer the tug?

Nov 06, 2013 · The TUG may demonstrate less reliability among patients suffering from cognitive impairment Chairs with armrests and a seating height of 44-47 cm should be used (Siggeirsdottir et al, 2002) Results suggest using age-related normative data …

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Non-Specific Patient Population

The TUG was developed as an extension of the "Get Up and Go" (GUG) measure originally developed by Mathias et al, 1986.

Vestibular Disorders

Weak to moderate correlations exist between TUG scores and Dizziness Handicap Inventory (r = 0.59) in subjects with unilateral vestibular hypofunction, yet no correlation in subjects with unilateral vestibular hypofunction

Osteoarthritis

Excellent correlation between TUG and KOOS pain subgroup score ( r = -0.66)

Brain Injury

Abu Hilal, M., Di Fabio, F., et al. (2013). "Implementation of enhanced recovery programme after pancreatoduodenectomy: A single-centre UK pilot study." Pancreatology 13 (1): 58-62. Find it on PubMed

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What is a timed up and go test?

Interpreting the Results. The Timed Up and Go test, also known as the TUG test, is a simple evaluative test used to measure your functional mobility. It is most often used in physical therapy to give your therapist an idea of how safely you can move around. The TUG test can also be used by your doctor to estimate your risk ...

How long does it take to get a tug test?

There is no time limit to the TUG test. Elderly people who are otherwise healthy can usually complete the task in 10 seconds or less. Very frail older adults may take two minutes or more. You can perform the TUG test at home if your doctor or physical therapist gives permission.

Where is Laura Campedelli?

Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist currently working in New York at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, an affiliate of New York Presbyterian. The Timed Up and Go test, also known as the TUG test, is a simple evaluative test used to measure your functional mobility.

What is the TUG score?

A 2014 review of studies in BMC Geriatrics concluded that a TUG score of 13.5 seconds or longer was predictive of a falls risk. By contrast, a TUG score of under 13.5 seconds suggests better functional performance. 2 

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Purpose of Test

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The TUG test is frequently used in elderly people as it is easy to administer and can be completed by most older adults. It can be included as part of a more comprehensive Get Up and Go (GUG) test which involves additional tasks like standing with your eyes closed or sitting in a chair without using the armrests. Th…
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Preparation

  • The TUG test requires only a few pieces of equipment, most of which people will already have at home: 1. A chair with a solid seat and flat back 2. A manual or cellphone stopwatch 3. A measuring tape or ruler 4. A piece of tape or chalk 5. Regular walking shoes 6. Any assistive device you routinely use to walk, such as a walker or a quad cane To set up the test, the therapis…
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How to Perform The Test

  • To start the TUG, you will sit in the chair with your arms resting comfortably on your lap or at your sides (not on the armrests). You should be seated properly with your hips positioned all the way to the back of the seat. The test begins when the therapist says "Go" and starts the stopwatch. You would then be timed as you rise from the chair, walk three meters, turn around, return to the chai…
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Interpreting The Results

  • A 2014 review of studies in BMC Geriatrics concluded thata TUG score of 13.5 seconds or longer was predictive of a falls risk. By contrast, a TUG score of under 13.5 seconds suggests better functional performance.2 With that being said, the cut-off of 13.5 seconds should not be the sole determinant of a falls risk. According to the review, while a TUG score of 13.5 seconds or more c…
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