30-Second Chair Stand Purpose: To test leg strength and endurance Equipment: A chair with a straight back without arm rests (seat 17” high), and a stopwatch.

Description: Assesses functional lower extremity strength, transitional movements, balance, and fall risk. Therapist Instructions: Have the patient sit with their back against the back of the …

Score is the amount of time it takes for an patient to transfer from a seated position to standing position and back to sitting five times. Time is documented in seconds to the nearest decimal. …

If the patient is over halfway to a standing position when 30 seconds have elapsed, count it as a stand. Record the number of times the patient stands in 30 seconds. Number: _________ …

On “Go,” rise to a full standing position and then sit back down again. Repeat this for 30 seconds. On “Go,” begin timing. If the patient must use his/her arms to stand, stop the test. Record “0” …

Ask patient to stand up promptly once you are happy you have a stable and resting supine BP and HR. Record the immediate standing BP and HR. This usually takes 30-60 seconds to get …

This test measures how many times a patient can stand up from a seated position and sit back down in a chair within 30 seconds. This test has been validated in adult myositis patients.