The 30 Second Sit to Stand Test
Transferring from sitting in a chair into standing, and then safely descending back into a sit, is a foundational skill that serves as one of the very basics of our Activities of Daily Living.
The 30 Second Sit to Stand Test is a functional outcome measure for the elderly population that provides a simple and objective assessment of a patient’s lower extremity strength, power, and balance. Unlike similar stand tests, the 30 Second Sit to Stand is also able to assess the effects of fatigue caused by a prolonged period of relatively high intensity movements.
Along with other performance tests & frailty assessments, the 30 Second Sit to Stand Test is beneficial in discerning a patient’s functional level & predicting their risk for future falls.
Give it a try; the 30 Second Sit to Stand Test is a powerful & efficient tool to implement into your clinical practice!
