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Does dual-tasking provide additional value in timed "up and go" test for predicting the occurrence of falls? A longitudinal observation study by age group (young-older or old-older adults).

Tsuyoshi AsaiKensuke OshimaYoshihiro FukumotoYuri YonezawaAsuka MatsuoShogo Misu
Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2020)
Slower single-TUG time and lower DTC value are associated with the occurrence of falls among old-older adults but not among young-older adults. Dual tasking may provide an additional value in TUG for predicting falls among old-older adults.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • community dwelling
  • risk assessment
  • middle aged