scholarly journals Sit-to-stand Test to Evaluate Knee Extensor Muscle Size and Strength in the Elderly: A Novel Approach

2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohei Takai ◽  
Megumi Ohta ◽  
Ryota Akagi ◽  
Hiroaki Kanehisa ◽  
Yasuo Kawakami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Extensor ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Extensor Muscle ◽  
Muscle Size ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Novel Approach

scholarly journals An online functional assessment experience in individuals over 65+ during Covid 19 pandemics: physiotherapist opinion & participant opinion

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Yilmaz ◽  
B Akinci ◽  
G Utku ◽  
E Erdinc ◽  
I Atmaca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Online Assessment ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Testing Environment ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Assessment Session

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background The quarantine during COVID-19 pandemic affects the clinical visits of elderly people. Since, telehealth gained importance, it is essential to adapt routine visits to the tele-assessment for elderly people especially in high risk factor for both functional impairment and fall risks. Our aim was to present our online assessment experiences in the elderly who underwent particular home quarantine during COVID-19 pandemics. Method: Thirty-three participants aged 65-85 (mean = 71.33 ± 5.35/years, 20 women, 13 men) those never attended an online assessment before were invited to a video-conference based assessment session. It was advised that a relative of the participant or caregiver must attend the online assessment session and follow the instructions of the physiotherapist. The assessments were conducted in the following sequence over seven main topics that are important in terms of functionality in the elderly: (1) physical activity were questioned using International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, (2) the functional performance were tested with 30 seconds Sit-to-Stand test (SST), (3) participation to the daily living activities with KATZ Index, (4) coronavirus anxiety with Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS), (5) fear of falling with Falls Efficacy Scale, (6) the balance and mobility with Timed-Up and Go test (TUG) in a 3-meter corridor, and (7) frailty with Clinical Frailty Scale. The assessments were done by six physiotherapists (one PhD, 2 MSc, and 3 BSc). The opinions of the participants and physiotherapists regarding their experiences were noted. Result: All participants were finished the assessment and not reported adverse events. The mean of all outcomes showed in Table 1. The mean assessment time was 23.26 ±6.89 minutes. The bad internet connection reported in only one session. Seven of the participants (21.2%) mentioned that SST or TUG were somewhat effortful despite their short duration. The physiotherapists also reported that ensuring an appropriate testing environment for the sit to stand test and Timed-Up and Go test were not always possible. In addition, the sit-to stand test Two of the participants (6 %) were felt discomfort from the questions of CAS. Twenty-one (63.6 %) online assessment were rated as "good" while 12 (36.4 %) were rated as "fair" by the relative of the participant or caregiver in terms of preparing the tools (chair etc.) and testing environment. No problem reported by both therapists and participants related to the questions of IPAQ-SF, CFS, KATZ or FES. Conclusion: This study indicated that an online tele-assessment session is safe and applicable in elderly who underwent home quarantine during COVID-19 pandemic. It was observed that an application of survey based assessments were easier than functional assessments. The results of this study offer an exemplary tele-assessment session for elderly people. Future studies may focus the consistency of the tele-assessment and clinic based assessment results.

The association between anthropometric, lower limb strength, and balance variables with 5-repetition sit-to-stand test performance in physically active elderly women

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-331
Author(s):  
Zuzana Kováčiková ◽  
Javad Sarvestan ◽  
Zuzana Gonosova ◽  
Petr Linduska ◽  
Erika Zemkova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lower Limb ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Balance Control ◽  
Knee Extensor ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Knee Extensor Strength ◽  
Lower Limb Strength ◽  
Flexor Strength

BACKGROUND: Sit-to-stand test is very often used as measure of lower limb strength in elderly adults. However, the recent findings indicate that performance in this test is also influenced by other factors. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between anthropometric, lower limb strength, and balance variables with the 5-repetition sit-to-stand test (5RSTST) in elderly women. METHODS: Forty physically active elderly women ⩾ 60 years underwent the 5RSTST and anthropometric, balance, and lower limb strength assessment. Anthropometric measurements included height and weight. Balance was quantified in the bipedal upright stance on the basis of the centre of pressure sway in the anteroposterior (CoPAP) and mediolateral (CoPML) direction. Bilateral concentric strength of the ankle plantarflexors and dorsiflexors, knee flexors and extensors, and hip extensors was measured. RESULTS: The time to complete the 5RSTST was significantly but mildly associated with height (r= 0.356, p= 0.024), ankle dorsiflexor strength (r=-0.413, p= 0.017), knee flexor strength (r=-0377, p= 0.030), knee extensor strength (r=-0.411, p= 0.017), hip flexor strength (r=-0.359, p= 0.040) on dominant limb, and balance in both directions (AP, r= 0.651, p< 0.001; ML, r= 0.647, p< 0.001). Balance control in AP direction and knee extensor strength on dominant limb were the only factors that contributed independently to 5RSTST, accounting for 55% of the variance. Balance control in AP direction alone explained 41% of the variance in 5RSTST. CONCLUSIONS: Balance control in AP seems to be the most important factor explaining the 5RSTST performance.

scholarly journals SIT TO STAND TEST OSTEOARTHRITIS PATIENTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-86
Author(s):  
Aisyah ◽  
Anisgupta Larasaty F ◽  
Marselli Widya L
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Limited Mobility ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Treatment Regimens ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
High Prevalence

Osteoarthritis is a disease found in the elderly or often called a degenerative disease. The prevalence of total osteoarthritis in Indonesia was 34.3 million in 2002 and reached 36.5 million in 2007. An estimated 40% of the population above 70 years old suffer from osteoarthritis, and 80% of osteoarthritis patients have limited mobility in various degrees from mild to severe resulting in reducing the quality of life because of the high prevalence. The development of a simple approach to quantitatively estimating functional motor performance in various ages is very important for early detection of locomotive syndrome (LS), one of which is the sit to stand test (STST). In Indonesia, there are no studies that discuss STST, so the cut off point or even the average can be different. This can be influenced by differences in culture, demographics, activities, or treatment regimens. Based on the problem above, the researcher tries to find out the average and standard deviation of STST scores in Osteoathritis patients at Ahmad Yani Hospital, Surabaya by accidental sampling method on secondary data, namely Medical Records in 2019 at the Rehab ilitation outpatient clinic of Ahmad Yani Hospital in August-September 2019. The data recorded is in the form of quantitative data in units of seconds. Furthermore, the data is processed using SPSS 17 and displays the average value and standard deviation.

P.1.14 Knee extensor muscle force correlates with and may predict sit to stand ability in congenital muscular dystrophy

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 745-746
Author(s):  
M. Jain ◽  
D. Hall ◽  
M. Waite ◽  
J. Collins ◽  
K. Meilleur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Muscle Force ◽  
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Knee Extensor ◽  
Extensor Muscle ◽  
Sit To Stand

scholarly journals Relationship between lower-limb muscle strength and frailty among elderly people

2012 ◽  
Vol 130 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Sotello Batista ◽  
Grace Angelica de Oliveira Gomes ◽  
Anita Liberalesso Neri ◽  
Maria Elena Guariento ◽  
Fernanda Aparecida Cintra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Lower Limb Muscle ◽  
Limb Muscle ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Frailty Criteria

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Sarcopenia is the main factor involved in the development of frailty syndrome. The aims here were to investigate relationships between lower-limb muscle strength and the variables of sex, age and frailty criteria; compare lower-limb muscle strength with each frailty criterion; and assess the power of each criterion for estimating the risk of frailty among elderly outpatients. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study at the Geriatrics Outpatient Clinic of a university hospital in Campinas. METHOD: A non-probabilistic convenience sample of 150 elderly people of both sexes who were followed up as outpatients was assessed. Sociodemographic data (sex and age) and physical health data (frailty criteria and the five-times sit-to-stand test) were gathered. Descriptive, comparative and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS: The majority of the elderly people (77.3%) were 70 years of age or over, with predominance of females (64.2%) and had a low score for the five-times sit-to-stand test (81.4% scored 0 or 1); 55.3% of the elderly people presented three or more frailty criteria. A significant association was found between lower-limb muscle strength and the variables of age and number of frailty criteria. CONCLUSIONS: Lower levels of lower-limb muscle strength were associated with advanced age and greater presence of signs of frailty. Moreover, lower-limb muscle strength was also associated with the criteria of reduced walking speed criteria and hand-grip strength.

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