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    Sit-to-rise test norms

    A scored movement test of lower-body strength, balance and flexibility.

    Scoring follows the original protocol: one point removed per hand, knee, forearm or side-of-leg support, half a point for a loss of balance, applied to both sitting down and standing up.

    Sit-to-rise score, adults 51–80

    Group10th25th50th75th90th
    All468910

    Deduction rules

    EventPoints removed
    Hand on floor, knee or thigh1.0
    Knee, forearm or side of leg on floor1.0
    Loss of balance at any point0.5

    Sources

    • Brito LBB et al. Ability to sit and rise from the floor. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 2014.
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