Sit to Stand - Key Joints

Question 1

Neck

Answer 1

Flexion to Extension
0% - 2o flexed below horizontal
30%- 4o flexed, begin extension
100% +4o extended above horizontal

8o total neck movement

Question 2

Trunk

Answer 2

Flexion to extension
0%- 10o flexed from vertical 
--rapid flexion
45%- 42o flexion (32o total movement) 
-- rapid extension
100% extended to vertical

Question 3

Pelvis

Answer 3

Flexion to Extension (anterior to posterior pelvic tilt)
0% - 26o behind vertical (posterior pelvic tilt)
-flexion or anterior pelvic tilt (38o total)
50%- 12o forward of vertical
-extension or posterior pelvic tilt
100%- 1o forward of vertical

Question 4

Hip

Answer 4

Flexion to extension

• flexion for the 1st 40%
• extension for the 2nd 60% of movement

Question 5

Knee

Answer 5

Extension Throughout

• very little extension 1st 40% of movement (6o)
• rapid extension 2nd 60% of movement (76o)

Question 6

Ankle

Answer 6

Flexion to Extension

• DF 1st 45% of movement (6o)
• PF 2nd 55% of movement (12o)