Purpose : This test assesses leg strength and endurance.
Equipment required : a straight back or folding chair without arm rests (seat 17 inches / 44 cm high), stopwatch.
Procedure :
1. Take resting vital sings.
2. Demonstrate the movement, first slowly then quickly.
3. Have the patient / client practice one or two repetitions to ensure proper form, and adequate balance.
4. ‘On the signal go’ the patient/ client rises to a full stand, then returns to a fully seated position, as many times as possible in 30 seconds.
5. If a person is more than half way up at the end of the 30 seconds, count it as a full stand.
6. One trial.
7. Take post exercise vital signs.
8. Document any modifications (chair height, assistance needed).
Scoring : The score is the number of completed chair stands in 30 seconds.
