Diagnostic ability of the Timed Up & Go test for balance impairment prediction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

• Main Authors: Chalerm Liwsrisakun, Chaicharn Pothirat, Warawut Chaiwong, Tanagorn Techatawepisarn, Atikun Limsukon, Chaiwat Bumroongkit, Athavudh Deesomchok, Theerakorn Theerakittikul, Pattraporn Tajarernmuang
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85086016704&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/70858
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© Journal of Thoracic Disease. All rights reserved. Background: Balance assessment is now recommended by clinical practice guidelines, specific tests have yet to be suggested. The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is a simple measure of balance status and functional mobility. Nowadays, we need more data of...