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The timed up and go test and maximum walking speed test for evaluating the walking ability of stroke patients

Wentong Zhang, Dianhuai Meng, Guangxu Xu, Li‐Chan Lin, Jianan Li

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Objective To explore the effectiveness of the timed up and go test (TUGT) and the maximum walking speed test (MWST) in evaluating stroke patients' motor function. Methods Twenty-two stroke patients were assessed using the TUGT and MWST, and the temporal-spatial parameters of their gait were also assessed. The correlations among the TUGT times, walking speed and the gait parameters were quantified using Pearson correlation coefficients. Results The TUGT time was (18.57±7.41)s, significantly correlated with step length and velocity (P<0.05). Walking speed showed a significant positive correlation with step length, velocity and step length (P<0.05). The TUGT times were negatively correlated with walking speed (r=-0.712, P=0.000). Conclusion The MWST and TUGT both can assess stroke patients' motor function effectively. Key words: Timed up and go test; Maximum walking speed test; Stroke; Gait parameters

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Objective To explore the effectiveness of the timed up and go test (TUGT) and the maximum walking speed test (MWST) in evaluating stroke patients' motor function. Methods Twenty-two stroke patients were assessed using the TUGT and MWST, and the temporal-spatial parameters of their gait were also assessed. The correlations among the TUGT times, walking speed and the gait parameters were quantified using Pearson correlation coefficients. Results The TUGT time was (18.57±7.41)s, significantly correlated with step length and velocity (P<0.05). Walking speed showed a significant positive correlation with step length, velocity and step length (P<0.05). The TUGT times were negatively correlated with walking speed (r=-0.712, P=0.000). Conclusion The MWST and TUGT both can assess stroke patients' motor function effectively. Key words: Timed up and go test; Maximum walking speed test; Stroke; Gait parameters

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Objective To explore the effectiveness of the timed up and go test (TUGT) and the maximum walking speed test (MWST) in evaluating stroke patients' motor function. Methods Twenty-two stroke patients were assessed using the TUGT and MWST, and the temporal-spatial parameters of their gait were also assessed. The correlations among the TUGT times, walking speed and the gait parameters were quantified using Pearson correlation coefficients. Results The TUGT time was (18.57±7.41)s, significantly correlated with step length and velocity (P<0.05). Walking speed showed a significant positive correlation with step length, velocity and step length (P<0.05). The TUGT times were negatively correlated with walking speed (r=-0.712, P=0.000). Conclusion The MWST and TUGT both can assess stroke patients' motor function effectively. Key words: Timed up and go test; Maximum walking speed test; Stroke; Gait parameters

Key concepts: Timed Up and Go test, Preferred walking speed, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Gait, Medicine, Motor function, Stroke (engine), Test (biology)

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