They were screened their risk of fall using the tandem stand test and history of fall within the past 6 months, then they were investigated the TUG and FTSST. Thus, this study aimed to identify the cut-off scores of the TUG and FTSST for determining risk of fall in these individuals, which were classified into the age of 65-74 years and 75 years and older. However, there were no any studies reported the cut-off scores of the TUG and FTSST for determining risk of fall in well-functioning elderly. Evidence supported that the timed-up and go test (TUG) and five times sit-to-stand test (FTSST) are commonly used to assess balance impairment and leg muscle weakness, which were common risk factors of fall.
Therefore, an early detect of functional ability in those with risk of fall should be concerned. Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen Universityįaculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen Universityįaculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn UniversityĬut-off score, Balance ability, Leg muscle strength, Risk of fall, Healthy elderly AbstractĪging process can naturally affect the restriction of physical function, which result in an increased risk of fall even though in well-functioning elderly.
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