30 second chair stand test
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- Access the 30 second chair stand test
Type
- Evaluative
Description
- Tests sit-to-stand activity, lower body strength and dynamic balance.
- Measures the maximum number of chair stand repetitions possible in a 30 second period.
- Used to assess lower limb functional strength in any musculoskeletal or pain condition. MCID: 2-3 in hip osteoarthritis.
Advantages
- Functional, quick and easy to administer.
- Minimal equipment: standard chair and stop watch.
- Language is not a barrier.
- Can be used in range of conditions.
Precautions or limitations
- Floor effect: ineffective at measuring change in clients who cannot perform this function.
- Ceiling effect: ineffective at measuring change in strong and fit clients.
40 metre fast-paced walk
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Access the 40 metre fast-paced walk
Type
- Evaluative
Description
- Tests short distance walking ability with changing direction.
- A timed walk of 4 x 10 metres for a total of 40 metres. Use useful for people with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis who require more challenge than 10-metre walk test or the Timed Up and Go. MCID: 0.2-0.3m/sec in hip osteoarthritis.
Advantages
- Functional, quick and easy to administer.
- Minimal equipment: standard chair and stop watch.
- Language is not a barrier.
- Can be used in range of conditions.
Precautions or limitations
- Gait aide use must be recorded and standardised across test and retests.
- Floor effect: ineffective at measuring change in clients who cannot perform this function.
- Ceiling effect: Ineffective at measuring change in strong and fit clients.
- Requires at least a 14-metre walkway.
6 minute walk test
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- Access the 6 minute walk test
Type
- Evaluative
Description
- Tests aerobic walking capacity over longer distances.
- Measures the maximal distance covered in a 6-minute period. Suitable for people with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis who require more challenge than 10 metre walk test or Timed Up and Go. MCID: 0.2-0.3m/sec Hip osteoarthritis.
Advantages
- Functional, quick and easy to administer.
- Minimal equipment: standard chair and stop watch.
- Language is not a barrier.
- Can be used in range of conditions.
Precautions or limitations
- Gait aide use must be recorded and standardised across test and retests.
- Requires a standardised area to test and retest in where distance can be measured.