Background and purpose: The five-time sit-to-stand (FTSTS) test is used to assess functional muscle strength of lower limbs in older adults with stroke. However, initial foot placement and arm position were not standardised. This study aims to investigate the effect of 2 foot placements (normal or posterior placement) and 3 arm positions (hands on thighs, arms crossed over chest, and augmented arm position with elbow extended) on the FTSTS test completion time in persons with chronic stroke. Methods: 45 community-dwelling persons with chronic stroke were recruited. Each was asked to stand up from sitting for 5 times as quickly as possible in 6 different starting positions (2 foot placements times 3 arm positions) in random order. The total duration is recorded in seconds. Results: Posterior foot placement led to significantly shorter FTSTS completion time than normal foot placement in the 3 arm positions (p<0.001). Hands on thigh position resulted in significantly longer FTSTS execution time than the augmented arm position (p=0.014). Conclusion: Foot placement and arm position influenced the FTSTS completion time in persons with chronic stroke. Standardising the foot placement and arm position in the test procedure is therefore essential.
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Abstract
Background and purpose: The five-time sit-to-stand (FTSTS) test is used to assess functional muscle strength of lower limbs in older adults with stroke. However, initial foot placement and arm position were not standardised. This study aims to investigate the effect of 2 foot placements (normal or posterior placement) and 3 arm positions (hands on thighs, arms crossed over chest, and augmented arm position with elbow extended) on the FTSTS test completion time in persons with chronic stroke. Methods: 45 community-dwelling persons with chronic stroke were recruited. Each was asked to stand up from sitting for 5 times as quickly as possible in 6 different starting positions (2 foot placements times 3 arm positions) in random order. The total duration is recorded in seconds. Results: Posterior foot placement led to significantly shorter FTSTS completion time than normal foot placement in the 3 arm positions (p<0.001). Hands on thigh position resulted in significantly longer FTSTS execution time than the augmented arm position (p=0.014). Conclusion: Foot placement and arm position influenced the FTSTS completion time in persons with chronic stroke. Standardising the foot placement and arm position in the test procedure is therefore essential.
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