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    TEST CST 30 Seconds PDF

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    This document provides instructions for administering the 30-second chair stand test to assess leg strength and endurance. The test involves having the patient repeatedly stand up and sit down from a chair with their arms folded across their chest for 30 seconds while being counted. A below average score on the test indicates increased risk of falls. The test assesses full body mobility and leg strength important for activities like getting out of a chair or climbing stairs.

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    This document provides instructions for administering the 30-second chair stand test to assess leg strength and endurance. The test involves having the patient repeatedly stand up and sit down from a chair with their arms folded across their chest for 30 seconds while being counted. A below average score on the test indicates increased risk of falls. The test assesses full body mobility and leg strength important for activities like getting out of a chair or climbing stairs.

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    This document provides instructions for administering the 30-second chair stand test to assess leg strength and endurance. The test involves having the patient repeatedly stand up and sit down from a chair with their arms folded across their chest for 30 seconds while being counted. A below average score on the test indicates increased risk of falls. The test assesses full body mobility and leg strength important for activities like getting out of a chair or climbing stairs.

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    TEST CST 30 Seconds PDF

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    This document provides instructions for administering the 30-second chair stand test to assess leg strength and endurance. The test involves having the patient repeatedly stand up and sit down from a chair with their arms folded across their chest for 30 seconds while being counted. A below average score on the test indicates increased risk of falls. The test assesses full body mobility and leg strength important for activities like getting out of a chair or climbing stairs.

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    ASS E SS M E N T

    30-Second
    Patient

    Chair Stand
    Date

    Time  AM  PM

    Purpose: To test leg strength and endurance


    Equipment: A chair with a straight back without
    arm rests (seat 17” high), and a stopwatch.
    NOTE:
    1 Instruct the patient: Stand next to
    the patient for
    safety.
    1. Sit in the middle of the chair.
    2. Place your hands on the opposite shoulder crossed, at the wrists.
    3. Keep your feet flat on the floor.
    4. Keep your back straight, and keep your arms against your chest.
    5. On “Go,” rise to a full standing position, then sit back down again.
    6. Repeat this for 30 seconds.
    SCORING

    2 On the word “Go,” begin timing. Chair Stand


    If the patient must use his/her arms to stand, stop the test. Below Average Scores
    Record “0” for the number and score. AGE MEN WOMEN

    60-64 < 14 < 12


    3 Count the number of times the patient comes
    to a full standing position in 30 seconds. 65-69 < 12 < 11

    70-74 < 12 < 10


    If the patient is over halfway to a standing position when
    30 seconds have elapsed, count it as a stand. 75-79 < 11 < 10

    80-84 < 10 <9


    4 Record the number of times the patient stands
    85-89 <8 <8
    in 30 seconds.
    90-94 <7 <4

    Number: Score: A below average score indicates


    a risk for falls.

    CDC’s STEADI tools and resources can help you screen, assess, and intervene to reduce
    your patient’s fall risk. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/steadi

    Centers for Disease Stopping Elderly Accidents,


    Control and Prevention 2017 Deaths & Injuries
    National Center for Injury
    Prevention and Control 2017
    2017

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