Sit-to-stand test for measuring performance of lower extremity muscles.
When the intent is to quantify performance of lower extremity muscles, the sit-to-stand test is a practical alternative to manual muscle testing and various instrumented options. Several procedures for performing the test are presented in this review as is information relevant to test interpretation. Performance variables known to be associated with sit-to-stand performance are noted.
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School of Allied Health Professions, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06269-2101, USA.
D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000502:physiology*; D011187:Posture; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis