Biomechanical analysis of the timed up-and-go (TUG) test in children with and without Down syndrome

摘要

Background: The timed up-and-go (TUG) test consists of multiple functional activities of daily living performed in a sequence, with the goal to complete the WA as quickly as possible. Considering children with Down syndrome (DS) have been shown to take longer to complete the TUG test, it is imperative to identify which tasks are problematic for this population in order to individualize physical interventions.