Physical factors underlying the Timed “Up and Go” test in older adults

Benavent-Caballer, Vicent; Sendín-Magdalena, Alejandro; Lisón, Juan Francisco; Rosado-Calatayud, Pedro; Cuenca, Juan; Salvador-Coloma, Pablo; Segura‐Ortí, Eva

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2015.11.002

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“…However, the results of the research dealing with the TUG time and muscle strength are equivocal. Some of them showed the significant correlation between the TUG time and a handgrip (Borges et al 2015) or knee-extension strength (Kwan et al 2011; Benavent-Caballer et al 2016), while others did not observe such a relationship (Silanpää et al 2014). These discrepancies could be at least partly clarified by the results obtained in this study namely a better association of the STSVAR than the IKEPT with iTUG total performance time.…”

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Aging effect on the instrumented Timed-Up-and-Go test variables in nursing home women aged 80–93 years

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Although the total “Timed-Up-and Go” test (TUG) performance time can characterize an age-related decline of general mobility, this result alone doesn’t give any detailed information about the test subtasks. The primary objective of the study was to identify in nursing home women a variable extracted from instrumented TUG (iTUG) that is the best predictor of age. The secondary objective was to assess whether this variable is associated with the results of the isometric knee extension peak torque (IKEPT); lower limb strength measured by the 30-s chair stand test (30sCST), and walking capacity measured by the 6-min walk test (6MWT). Twenty-six women (mean ± SD: age—85.8 ± 3.6 years; body weight—59.4 ± 12.3 kg; body height—151.0 ± 7.3 cm; BMI—26.0 ± 4.9 kg/m2) performed iTUG (while wearing a body-fixed inertial sensor) and functional tests. Total iTUG performance time significantly correlated with age (r = 0.484; p < 0.05), 30sCST (r = −0.593; p < 0.01), and 6MWT (r = −0.747; p < 0.001) but not with absolute nor relative IKEPT (p > 0.05). Additionally, the subjects’ age correlated with 30sCST (r = −0.422; p < 0.05), 6MWT (r = −0.482; p < 0.05), IKEPT (r = −0.392; p < 0.05) and IKEPT/FFM (r = −0.407; p < 0.05). Five out of 16 analyzed iTUG variables were significantly related to age, and multiple regression analysis showed the best correlation with the sit-to-stand vertical acceleration range (STSVAR) (r2 = 0.430; SEE = 3.041; β = −0.544 ± 0.245; B = −1.204 ± 0.543; p < 0.05). Moreover, STSVAR was significantly associated with %Fat (r = 0.415; p < 0.05), 30sCST (r = 0.519; p < 0.01), 6MWT (r = 0.585; p < 0.01) but not with absolute nor relative IKEPT (p > 0.05). The obtained results suggest that in the oldest old group of nursing home women an age-related decline in TUG performance is mainly associated with a reduction of “explosive” strength of lower limb muscles.

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Aging effect on the instrumented Timed-Up-and-Go test variables in nursing home women aged 80–93 years

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“…The reduction of physical activities because of back pain, such as walking, may cause muscle weakening of the lower limbs, which had significant functional consequences on the maintenance of personal independence and the ability to execute daily tasks [33]. Champagne et al [34] agreed that older persons with chronic LBP demonstrated poorer mobility and balance test compared to non-LBP older persons in the female subjects.…”

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Muscle Functions and Functional Performance among Older Persons with and without Low Back Pain

Ishak

Zahari

Justine

2016

Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research

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This study aims to compare muscle functions and functional performances between older persons with and without low back pain (LBP) and to determine the association between muscle functions and functional performances. This is a cross-sectional study, involving 95 older persons (age = 70.27 ± 7.26 years). Anthropometric characteristics, muscle functions, and functional performances were measured. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and multiple linear regression. The functional performances showed no significant differences (females LBP versus non-LBP, males LBP versus non-LBP) (p < 0.05). For muscle functions, significant differences were found (females LBP versus non-LBP) for abdominal muscle strength (p = 0.006) and back muscle strength (p = 0.07). In the LBP group, significant correlations were found between back and abdominal muscle strength and hand grip strength (r = 0.377 and r = 0.396, resp.), multifidus control and lower limb function (r = 0.363) in females, and back muscle strength and lower limb function (r = 0.393) in males (all p < 0.05). Regression analysis showed that abdominal and back muscle strengths were significant predictors of hand grip strength (p = 0.041 and p = 0.049, resp.), and multifidus control was a significant predictor of lower limb function in females (p = 0.047). This study demonstrates that older women with LBP exhibit poorer muscle functions compared to older women without LBP.

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“…Timed up-and-go (TUG): Participants sat in a firm, armless chair (height, 40 cm; depth, 39 cm) and were instructed to stand up, walk three meters before turning 180° and returning to the chair to sit down.Participants were instructed to perform the test as quickly as possible but in a controlled manner, with time recorded in seconds during one trial. TUG is a basic measure of functional mobility(7) and has demonstrated high test-retest reliability in our laboratory (ICC = 0.97; SEM = 0.22 s; MDC95% = 0.62 s)(40).…”

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Short-Term Training and Detraining Effects of Supervised vs. Unsupervised Resistance Exercise in Aging Adults

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Marshall

Madden

et al. 2019

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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This study compared the effects of a 4-week supervised (SUP) and unsupervised (UNSUP) resistance training programme followed by 12 weeks of detraining (DET). Thirty-six healthy aging adults (age: 53.6 ± 3.6 years; body mass index: 28.3 ± 5.1 kg/m) were randomly allocated to a SUP group (n = 17) or an UNSUP group (n = 19). Participants completed three training sessions per week using resistance bands and body weight movements. Measures of physical performance were administered at baseline, at the end of the training programme, and after the DET period. Function was assessed with the six minute walk test (6MWT), timed up-and-go (TUG), 30 s chair sit-to-stand (STS), stair-climb test (SCT), 40 m fast-paced walk test (FPWT) and sit-and-reach test (SRT), whereas the isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) and hand grip test were used to measure muscle strength. Following training, improvements in performance were found in the 6MWT, TUG, 30 s chair STS, SCT, FPWT, SRT, and IMTP (p < 0.05), with no significant differences between groups (p > 0.05). In addition, the majority of training-induced improvements remained significantly above baseline values after the DET period (p < 0.05). No significant between-group differences were observed following training or DET (p > 0.05). Four weeks of either SUP or UNSUP resistance training is sufficient to substantially improve muscle strength and function in aging adults, and these gains are largely preserved following prescribed exercise cessation. Home-based resistance training appears to be a practical and effective alternative to traditional SUP programmes that may help circumvent many barriers to physical activity in aging adults.

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Physical factors underlying the Timed “Up and Go” test in older adults

Cited by 60 publications

References 41 publications

Aging effect on the instrumented Timed-Up-and-Go test variables in nursing home women aged 80–93 years

Aging effect on the instrumented Timed-Up-and-Go test variables in nursing home women aged 80–93 years

Muscle Functions and Functional Performance among Older Persons with and without Low Back Pain

Short-Term Training and Detraining Effects of Supervised vs. Unsupervised Resistance Exercise in Aging Adults

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