10. Measurement of physical condition: 5 sit to stand test
During the examination, the client sits on a chair with a back, from which he stands up and sits down as quickly as possible for 5 seconds. All this with arms crossed over his chest and without his back or legs resting on the chair. The measurement starts at the start word indicated by the client and ends with the last bottom touch. If help or support is needed to perform the test, the test stops.
Assessment: The age matched norms score are 11.4 seconds for 60-69 years age groups and 12.6 seconds and 14.8 seconds for 70-79 and 80-89 years of age group, respectively.
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