The 8 foot up and go test is correlated with which of the following measures?

The 8-foot up and go test is designed to assess mobility and balance in older adults. It involves timing how quickly a participant can rise from a seated position, walk a short distance, turn around, walk back, and sit down again. This test is particularly relevant in evaluating functional mobility which is critical for daily living activities.

The correlation with the Berg Balance Scale, walking speed, and the level of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) is significant because all these measures reflect an individual's functional ability and balance. The Berg Balance Scale assesses static and dynamic balance, while walking speed is a direct indicator of mobility, and the level of ADLs reflects the capability to perform necessary daily tasks independently. Thus, high performance in the 8-foot up and go test typically suggests better balance, faster walking speed, and greater independence in daily activities.

In contrast, cardiac output, body mass index, and flexibility scores do not directly relate to the specific mobility and functional balance aspects that the 8-foot up and go test evaluates. Cardiac output relates more to cardiovascular fitness, body mass index provides an indication of body composition, and flexibility scores focus on the range of motion rather than the functional mobility that the testing measures directly.