For patients who are able to rise from a seated position, what risk assessment tool may be used to evaluate strength, gait and balance, physical function, and fall risk?

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The Timed Get Up and Go Test is specifically designed to assess a person's mobility, balance, walking ability, and fall risk by timing how long it takes for them to stand up from a seated position, walk a short distance, turn around, walk back, and sit down.

For Patients Who Are Able to Rise from a Seated