Timed Up and Go Test in Musculoskeletal Conditions

This paper discusses the wide use of the Timed Up and Go test and its variations by physicians and rehabilitation specialists around the world, in order to assess motor skills, balance, strength and gait speed of patients with orthopedic conditions, which vary from osteoporosis to amputation.Its very few limitations, linked mainly with the cognitive level of the patients, its simple performance and its being a positive predictor for falls, render it the tool of choice for medical practitioners in rehabilitation.Predicting risk of falls is its greatest asset, as a person's difficulty in mobilization can lead to serious injuries, mainly owing to falls, and subsequent reduced quality of life.