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Sit to Stand Movement Pattern

Assess movement pattern coordination and ROM/flexibility requirements for sit to stand.  

30 Second Chair Stand Test

Number of times subject can perform sit to stand in 30 seconds.  Age/Gender norms have been established.  Assesses lower extremity functional strength (emphasis quads), balance from sit to stand, movement pattern coordination, discriminates between low to high levels of functional mobility.

5 x Sit to Stand

Time to perform sit to stand 5 times.  Age/Gender norms have been established.  Assesses lower extremity functional strength (emphasis quads), balance from sit to stand, and movement pattern coordination.

Get Up From the Floor Test

Assess ability to get up from the floor without assistance.  FT test is a reliable and valid indicator of independence, functional mobility, physical disability, and frailty among community-dwelling older adults

SIT TO STAND

FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH AND SIT TO STAND FUNCTION

Mobile Physical Therapy St. Louis Area

MOBILE TO YOUR HOME, ADULT DAY PROGRAM

OR SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY!

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