Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

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Jennifer Blackwood Author

jblackwo@umflint.edu 8107623373

Subjects of specialization
Balance, Chair rise test;

Affiliation
Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions and Studies, University of Michigan-Flint, Michigan, United State of America

Biography

Jennifer Blackwood, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions and Studies, University of Michigan-Flint, Michigan, United State of America  intrested in the feilds of Community dwelling older adults; Early cognitive loss; Chair rise test; Balance

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Research Article

Reliability, Validity and Minimal Detectable Change in the Timed Up and Go and Five Times Sit to Stand Tests in Older Adults with Early Cognitive Loss

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Jennifer Blackwood

Background: Five times sit to stand test (FTSTS) and Timed Up and Go (TUG) have been used in clinical settings as a measure of physical performance in older adults with and without cognitive dysfunction. The validity and reliability of these measures have been established in older adults with differing diagnoses, but not in those with early cognitive loss. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity, reliability and minimal detectable change of FTSTS and TUG in older adults with early cognitive loss. Methods: Performance on the FTSTS and TUG was assessed in 26 older adults. Test-retest reliability was examined using ICC2,1 and absolute (SEM) reliability as well as the MDC95. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to examine relationships between the measures and gai... view more»

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