30 Second Sit to Stand Test

Question 1

What is the purpose of the 30 second sit to stand test?

Answer 1

To test leg strength and endurance

Question 2

What kind of chair is required for this?

Answer 2

A chair with a straight back w/o arm rest (seat 17 inches high)

Question 3

How should pts hands be positioned for this test?

Answer 3

Place your hands on the opposite shoulder crossed, at the wrists

Question 4

instructions:
* Sit in the middle of the chair
* Place your hands on the opposite shoulder crossed, at the wrists
* Keep your feet flat on the floor
* Keep your back straight, and keep your arms against your chest
* On “Go”, rise to a full standing position, then sit back down again
* Repeat this for 30 seconds

Question 5

What should you do if the pt requires arms to push off to be able to stand?

Answer 5

Terminate the test and record a score of 0

Question 6

When measuring count the # of times the pt comes to a full standing position in 30 seconds
* if the pt is over halfway to a standing position when 30 seconds have elapsed, count it as a stand

Question 7

Cuttoff scores for this test

Answer 7

Question 8

If the pt is below their cutt off score that means they’re at an increased risk of…

Answer 8

Falls