Timed Up and Go (TUG)
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is a simple and commonly used test for evaluating the balance function and walking ability. The test is commonly conducted on the elderly and patients with gait disorders due to neurological or non-neurological diseases. In the test, a subject rises from a chair, walks three meters, turns around 180 degrees, […]
Remote Patient Monitoring in Italy during COVID-19
On March 9th, 2020 the Italian government imposed a national lockdown, due to COVID-19 outbreak. The restrictions aimed to protect fragile people with chronic diseases- a population that is particularly at risk of SARS-CoV-2 complications. However, these patients often need a tight follow-up, that enables physicians to adjust their therapies accordingly from time-to-time. Montfort’s app, […]