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Instruction Video
Please watch the instruction video and read the instructions fully before
performing the test.
Sit-to-Stand Instructions
Set-Up
Go to a well-lit room
Find a chair that is:
Sturdy
Free-standing (not against a wall)
Without wheels
Not a couch or reclining chair
Place the chair on a steady surface
Participant Start Position
Sit comfortably in the chair
Cross your arms in front of you
Place your feet flat on the floor
Recorder Position
45-degree angle so you can see both the side and front of the participant
5-10 feet away so the participant’s head and feet stay in the video frame even while they are standing
⦿ Start the recording
Sit-To-Stand Test
AS QUICKLY AS YOU CAN 5 TIMES*:
Stand up straight and sit back down
No stopping between repetitions
Stand up fully
Do not touch the back of the chair between repetitions
Do not push off of the chair with the back of your legs
Have the recorder count each stand aloud
Finishing seated in the chair
*Note: If you experience any unusual discomfort or pain, you should stop the test immediately.