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Analysis Study Research Paper | Paramedical Science | India | Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025 | Popularity: 5.7 / 10
The Effect of Various Foot Placement and Arm Position on Five Times Sit to Stand Test Time in Healthy Young Adults
Brammatha A., P. S. Divya, M. K. Franklin Shaju
Abstract: Sit-to-stand transfer is defined as the moving mass center of the body upward from sitting to standing position without losing the balance. The capability to move from sitting to standing is important for mobility. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different foot placement and arm placement strategies on the five times sit-to-stand test using healthy participants to test the influence of foot and arm position during sit-to-stand movement. This was a cross-sectional study. Healthy young adults (N = 30) of both genders aged between 18 to 25 years with healthy lifestyles were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Methods: In a structured setting, participants were instructed to stand and sit five times in a standard chair that was 43 cm high and 28 cm deep. They were to do this with their arms crossed on their chest, thigh, and augmented manner, and their feet in a posterior, anterior, and neutral position in a random order. The time it took to finish each task was noted. The statistical significance of the changes between the test conditions was assessed using a one-way repeated measure ANOVA. Findings: When compared to other different arm and foot placement strategies, posterior foot placement with augmented arm posture (arms forward) resulted in considerably reduced FTSTS times (P ? 0.001). Conclusion: This study showed that foot placement and arm position could influence the completion time of FTSTS test. Standardizing the foot placement and arm position in the test procedure is essential if this test is to be used repeatedly on the same participant or individuals with neurological dysfunction.
Keywords: Five times sit-to-stand test, FTSTS, Lower limb mobility, Functional ability, Chair rising, Sit to stand, Foot placement, Arm position
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025
Pages: 99 - 103
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25302223604
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