Subject Conditions: Subject should be tested with flat-heeled shoes OR shoes and socks off.
Equipment: Temper® foam (also called T-foamTM 4 inches thick, medium density T41 firmness rating), chair without arm rests or wheels,
incline ramp, stopwatch, a box (9” height) and a 3 meter distance measured out and marked on the floor with tape [from chair].
Scoring: The test has a maximum score of 28 points from 14 items that are each scored from 0-2.
“0” indicates the lowest level of function and “2” the highest level of function.
If a subject must use an assistive device for an item, score that item one category lower.
If a subject requires physical assistance to perform an item, score “0” for that item.
For Item 3 (stand on one leg) and Item 6 (compensatory stepping-lateral) only include the score for one side (the worse score).
For Item 3 (stand on one leg) select the best time of the 2 trials [from a given side] for the score.
For Item 14 (timed up & go with dual task) if a person’s gait slows greater than 10% between the TUG without and with a dual task then the
score should be decreased by a point.