Physiotherapy
30-Second Chair Stand Test (CDC STEADI Fall Risk)
Evaluates lower body functional strength, frailty, and fall risk in older adults (CDC STEADI).
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30-Second Chair Stand Test (CDC STEADI Fall Risk) Result
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Formula
Evaluated against CDC STEADI normative age and sex benchmark tables for 30-second unassisted chair stands.Clinical Pearls
Rapidly identifies sarcopenia, mobility impairment, and elevated fall risk in ambulatory older adults during routine wellness visits.
Limitations
Test should be halted if patient experiences dizziness, pain, or shortness of breath; patient must keep arms folded across chest without pushing off thighs or chair arms.