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Timed Up and Go (TUG) for Parkinson Disease (PD)
Summary
What it measures:
Assesses mobility, balance, walking ability, and fall risk in older adults
Target Population:
People with Parkinson disease
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Date: January 21, 2013
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
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