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Functional Independence Tests
Clinical fitness assessment

30-Second Chair Stand

Measure lower body strength and endurance — predicts functional independence.

Equipment

Standard chair (no armrests, seat height ~43 cm), stopwatch.

The protocol
  1. 01Client sits in the middle of the chair, feet flat on the floor, arms crossed on the chest.
  2. 02On "Go", the client stands up fully (hips and knees extended) then sits back down.
  3. 03Repeat as many times as possible in 30 seconds.
  4. 04Count only complete stands (fully upright).
  5. 05If the client is more than halfway up at 30 seconds, count it as a full stand.
What to watch for
  • Client using arms to push up — arms must stay crossed on chest.
  • Not standing fully upright between reps.
  • Not sitting all the way down between reps.
  • Chair sliding — place against a wall for stability.
Normative scoring

Age 60-64: M 14-19, F 12-17 reps. Age 65-69: M 12-18, F 11-16. Age 70-74: M 12-17, F 10-15. Age 75-79: M 11-17, F 10-15. Age 80-84: M 10-15, F 9-14. Age 85-89: M 8-14, F 8-13. Age 90-94: M 7-12, F 4-11.

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