| The "Get up and go" test for gait assessment in older adult patients[1] | |
| Have the patient sit in a straight-backed high-seat chair | |
| Instructions for patient: | |
| Get up (without use of armrests, if possible) | |
| Stand still momentarily | |
| Walk forward 10 feet (3 meters) | |
| Turn around and walk back to chair | |
| Turn and be seated | |
| Factors to note: | |
| Sitting balance | |
| Transfers from sitting to standing | |
| Pace and stability of walking | |
| Ability to turn without staggering | |
| Modified qualitative scoring[2] | |
| (1) No fall risk | Well-coordinated movements, without walking aid |
| (2) Low fall risk | Controlled, but adjusted movements |
| (3) Some fall risk | Uncoordinated movements |
| (4) High fall risk | Supervision necessary |
| (5) Very high fall risk | Physical support of stand by physical support necessary |
| Timed test reference values (record time from initial rising to re-seating)[3] | |
| Age (years) | Mean time in seconds (95% CI) |
| 60 to 69 | 8.1 (7.1 to 9.0) |
| 70 to 79 | 9.2 (8.2 to 10.2) |
| 80 to 99 | 11.3 (10.0 to 12.7) |
