scholarly journals Reliability of the 30 s Chair Stand Test in Women with Fibromyalgia

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (13) ◽  
pp. 2344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Pedro Martín-Martínez ◽  
Daniel Collado-Mateo ◽  
Francisco Javier Domínguez-Muñoz ◽  
Santos Villafaina ◽  
Narcís Gusi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Rest Period ◽  
Contact Phase ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Chair Stand Test ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: The 30 s chair stand test is often used to evaluate physical fitness in chronic pain populations. In patients with fibromyalgia, physical fitness is closely related to pain, quality of life, and fear of falling. However, the reliability of this test has only been evaluated concerning the number of repetitions. Objective: To evaluate the test–retest reliability of the 30 s chair stand test in women with fibromyalgia (n = 30), using data from the contact and non-contact time registered with an automatic chronometer (chronojump). Methods: Participants carried out the 30 s chair stand test twice with five minutes as a rest period, while an automatic chronometer recorded the time elapsed in contact with the chair (impulse phase) and not in contact (non-contact phase). Number and fear of falls in the last year and in the last six weeks were also recorded. Results: The reliability of duration of both phases was good. A relationship between these results and the number and fear of falling was also found. Conclusion: The analysis of movement phases in the 30 s chair stand test showed a good reliability in females with fibromyalgia, providing further useful information about the onset of muscle fatigue during the test.

scholarly journals Positive Modulation Effect of 8-Week Consumption ofKaempferia parvifloraon Health-Related Physical Fitness and Oxidative Status in Healthy Elderly Volunteers

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jintanaporn Wattanathorn ◽  
Supaporn Muchimapura ◽  
Terdthai Tong-Un ◽  
Narisara Saenghong ◽  
Wipawee Thukhum-Mee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Oxidative Status ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Chair Stand Test ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Health Related

Health-related physical fitness declines as the age advances. Oxidative stress is reported to contribute the crucial role on this phenomenon. This condition is also enhanced by antioxidant. Therefore, we aimed to determine the effect ofKaempferia parviflora, a plant reputed for antifatigue, longevity promotion, and antioxidant effects, on health-related quality physical fitness and oxidative status of the healthy elderly volunteers. Total 45 subjects had been randomized to receive placebo orK. parvifloraextract at doses of 25 or 90 mg once daily for 8 weeks. They were determined baseline data of physical performance using 30 sec chair stand test, hand grip test, 6 min walk test, and tandem test. Serum oxidative stress markers including malondialdehde (MDA) level and the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were also assayed. All assessments were performed every 4 weeks throughout the 8-week study period. The results showed thatK. parvifloraincreased performance in 30-second chair stand test and 6 min walk test together with the increased all scavenger enzymes activities and the decreased MDA level. Therefore,K. parvifloracan enhance physical fitness partly via the decreased oxidative stress. In conclusion,K. parviflorais the potential health supplement for elderly. However, further study is required.

scholarly journals Strength Assessment Under Dual Task Conditions in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Test–Retest Reliability Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (24) ◽  
pp. 4971
Author(s):  
Juan Luis Leon-Llamas ◽  
Santos Villafaina ◽  
Alvaro Murillo-Garcia ◽  
Daniel Collado-Mateo ◽  
Francisco Javier Domínguez-Muñoz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dual Task ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Performance Variable ◽  
Chair Stand Test ◽  
Total Performance ◽  
Task Conditions ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The present study aimed to: (1) analyze the test–retest reliability of the 30 s chair stand test and the 30 s arm curl test under dual-task conditions; (2) analyze the test–retest reliability of a new variable which assesses the total performance (cognitive + physical) in both tests. A total of 37 women with fibromyalgia participated in the study. Participants completed the 30 s arm curl test and 30 s chair stand test in both simple and dual-task conditions. These tests were repeated after seven days. In the 30 s chair stand dual-task test the reliability was low to good whereas that of the total performance variable was low to moderate. The reliability in both the 30 s arm curl dual-task test and the total performance variable were good to moderate. Both the 30 s chair stand test and 30 s arm curl test under dual-task conditions and the total performance variables had good test–retest reliability. However, it is necessary to consider the fluctuations of the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC).

scholarly journals The Automatic Assessment of Strength and Mobility in Older Adults: A Test-Retest Reliability Study

Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Collado-Mateo ◽  
Pedro Madeira ◽  
Francisco J. Dominguez-Muñoz ◽  
Santos Villafaina ◽  
Pablo Tomas-Carus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Chair Stand Test ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: Simple field tests such as the Timed Up and Go test (TUG) and 30 s Chair Stand test are commonly used to evaluate physical function in the elderly, providing crude outcome measures. Using an automatic chronometer, it is possible to obtain additional kinematic parameters that may lead to obtaining extra information and drawing further conclusions. However, there is a lack of studies that evaluate the test-retest reliability of these parameters, which may help to judge and interpret changes caused by an intervention or differences between populations. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the test-retest reliability of the Timed Up and Go test (TUG) and 30 s Chair Stand test in healthy older adults. Methods: A total of 99 healthy older adults participated in this cross-sectional study. The TUG and the 30 s Chair Stand test were performed five times and twice, respectively, using an automatic chronometer. The sit-to-stand-to-sit cycle from the 30 s Chair Stand test was divided into two phases. Results: Overall, reliability for the 30 s Chair Stand test was good for almost each variable (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) >0.70). Furthermore, the use of an automatic chronometer improved the reliability for the TUG (ICC >0.86 for a manual chronometer and ICC >0.88 for an automatic chronometer). Conclusions: The TUG and the 30 s Chair Stand test are reliable in older adults. The use of an automatic chronometer in the TUG is strongly recommended as it increased the reliability of the test. This device enables researchers to obtain relevant and reliable data from the 30 s Chair Stand test, such as the duration of the sit-to-stand-to-sit cycles and phases.

scholarly journals iPhone Sensors in Tracking Outcome Variables of the 30-Second Chair Stand Test and Stair Climb Test to Evaluate Disability: Cross-Sectional Pilot Study (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gautam Adusumilli ◽  
Solomon Eben Joseph ◽  
Michael A Samaan ◽  
Brooke Schultz ◽  
Tijana Popovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Sensor Data ◽  
Standard Errors ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Chair Stand Test ◽  
Osteoarthritis Patient ◽  
Gravity Sensor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

BACKGROUND Performance tests are important to characterize patient disabilities and functional changes. The Osteoarthritis Research Society International and others recommend the 30-second Chair Stand Test and Stair Climb Test, among others, as core tests that capture two distinct types of disability during activities of daily living. However, these two tests are limited by current protocols of testing in clinics. There is a need for an alternative that allows remote testing of functional capabilities during these tests in the osteoarthritis patient population. OBJECTIVE Objectives are to (1) develop an app for testing the functionality of an iPhone’s accelerometer and gravity sensor and (2) conduct a pilot study objectively evaluating the criterion validity and test-retest reliability of outcome variables obtained from these sensors during the 30-second Chair Stand Test and Stair Climb Test. METHODS An iOS app was developed with data collection capabilities from the built-in iPhone accelerometer and gravity sensor tools and linked to Google Firebase. A total of 24 subjects performed the 30-second Chair Stand Test with an iPhone accelerometer collecting data and an external rater manually counting sit-to-stand repetitions. A total of 21 subjects performed the Stair Climb Test with an iPhone gravity sensor turned on and an external rater timing the duration of the test on a stopwatch. App data from Firebase were converted into graphical data and exported into MATLAB for data filtering. Multiple iterations of a data processing algorithm were used to increase robustness and accuracy. MATLAB-generated outcome variables were compared to the manually determined outcome variables of each test. Pearson’s correlation coefficients (PCCs), Bland-Altman plots, intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), standard errors of measurement, and repeatability coefficients were generated to evaluate criterion validity, agreement, and test-retest reliability of iPhone sensor data against gold-standard manual measurements. RESULTS App accelerometer data during the 30-second Chair Stand Test (PCC=.890) and gravity sensor data during the Stair Climb Test (PCC=.865) were highly correlated to gold-standard manual measurements. Greater than 95% of values on Bland-Altman plots comparing the manual data to the app data fell within the 95% limits of agreement. Strong intraclass correlation was found for trials of the 30-second Chair Stand Test (ICC=.968) and Stair Climb Test (ICC=.902). Standard errors of measurement for both tests were found to be within acceptable thresholds for MATLAB. Repeatability coefficients for the 30-second Chair Stand Test and Stair Climb Test were 0.629 and 1.20, respectively. CONCLUSIONS App-based performance testing of the 30-second Chair Stand Test and Stair Climb Test is valid and reliable, suggesting its applicability to future, larger-scale studies in the osteoarthritis patient population.

scholarly journals Incidence and multidimensional predictors of occasional and recurrent falls among Malaysian community‐dwelling older persons

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Theng Choon Ooi ◽  
Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh ◽  
Suzana Shahar ◽  
Nor Fadilah Rajab ◽  
Divya Vanoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Chair Stand Test ◽  
Recurrent Falls ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background Falls incidence rate and comprehensive data on factors that predict occasional and repeated falls from large population-based studies are scarce. In this study, we aimed to determine the incidence of falls and identify predictors of occasional and recurrent falls. This was done in the social, medical, physical, nutritional, biochemical, cognitive dimensions among community-dwelling older Malaysians. Methods Data from 1,763 Malaysian community-dwelling older persons aged ≥ 60 years were obtained from the LRGS-TUA longitudinal study. Participants were categorized into three groups according to the presence of a single fall (occasional fallers), ≥two falls (recurrent fallers), or absence of falls (non-fallers) at an 18-month follow-up. Results Three hundred and nine (17.53 %) participants reported fall occurrences at an 18-month follow-up, of whom 85 (27.51 %) had two or more falls. The incidence rate for occasional and recurrent falls was 8.47 and 3.21 per 100 person-years, respectively. Following multifactorial adjustments, being female (OR: 1.57; 95 % CI: 1.04–2.36), being single (OR: 5.31; 95 % CI: 3.36–37.48), having history of fall (OR: 1.86; 95 % CI: 1.19–2.92) higher depression scale score (OR: 1.10; 95 % CI: 1.02–1.20), lower hemoglobin levels (OR: 0.90; 95 % CI: 0.81-1.00) and lower chair stand test score (OR: 0.93; 95 % CI: 0.87-1.00) remained independent predictors of occasional falls. While, having history of falls (OR: 2.74; 95 % CI: 1.45–5.19), being a stroke survivor (OR: 8.57; 95 % CI: 2.12–34.65), higher percentage of body fat (OR: 1.04; 95 % CI: 1.01–1.08) and lower chair stand test score (OR: 0.87; 95 % CI: 0.77–0.97) appeared as recurrent falls predictors. Conclusions Having history of falls and lower muscle strength were predictors for both occasional and recurrent falls among Malaysian community-dwelling older persons. Modifying these predictors may be beneficial in falls prevention and management strategies among older persons.

What is the optimal chair stand test protocol for older adults? A systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (20) ◽  
pp. 2828-2835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanife Mehmet ◽  
Angela W. H. Yang ◽  
Stephen R. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Test Protocol ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Chair Stand Test

scholarly journals Relationship between Performance in the 30-sec Chair-Stand Test and Physical Function of Community-dwelling Elderly People

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 759-763
Author(s):  
Masayuki SOUMA ◽  
Shin MURATA ◽  
Hiroaki IWASE ◽  
Jun MURATA ◽  
Kenji KAMIJOU ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Function ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Chair Stand Test

Prevalence of High Risk of Falls among Elderly in Old Age Homes of Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Shagun S. Kamble ◽  
Gaurav C. Mhaske
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Chair Stand ◽  
Stand Test ◽  
Chair Stand Test ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Risk Of Fall ◽  
Old Age Homes

Background - Falls are one of the measure concerns in geriatric population resulting in unintentional coming to rest on the ground. Majority of falls are multifactorial which commonly results in morbidity and mortality in rare cases. The aim of our study was to estimate the prevalence of high risk of falls in elderly in old age homes. Method -An observational study involving 140 participants in old age homes of Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India were selected by convenient sampling and prevalence was assessed by using TUG test, 30 second chair stand test, 4-stage balance test. Result – prevalence of high fall risk which impacted the physical capabilities and quality of life of elderly were 52.85%, 47.85%,55.71% according to TUG test, 30 second chair stand test, and 4 stage balance Test. Conclusion – Falls are major concern among elderly living in old age homes of Aurangabad. Our findings may assist the geriatric healthcare system to take early measures for elderly to prevent falls and spread awareness. Key words: Prevalence, Risk of fall, elderly, old age homes, TUG, 30 sec chair stand test, 4 stage balance Test, Aurangabad.

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