Background Standing from a chair is a fundamental activity of daily living, and it can be
applied to assess the physical function, especially in older individuals. Aim The aim of this …

Background. Changes in performance of standing up from a chair have been related to
measures of strength or power. However, the sit-to-stand (STS) transfer requires that the …

Background and aims Although chair seat height affects the performance of sit-to-stand
movement, no previous study has examined the influence of chair seat height on the 30 …

Aim Determining gait speed as a measure of physical performance is recommended in
diagnosing sarcopenia. Gait speed measurements require a certain amount of space (eg a 6 …

BACKGROUND: With aging, the deterioration of the ability to rise from a chair constitutes a
major source of disability and a factor contributing to the loss of autonomy. The aim of this …

The ability to rise from a chair is an important task of daily living that is difficult for many
elderly individuals to perform, and is particularly challenging when performed quickly. It is …

Purpose: Being able to rise from a chair is paramount for independent living and is strongly
influenced by the ability of the lower limbs to exert mechanical power. This study assessed …

To test the hypothesis that sit-up performance is associated with sarcopenia classification
measures, 93 older women aged 53–78 years were divided into three groups based on …

Today's office chairs are not known to promote active sitting or to activate the lumbar trunk
muscles, both of which functions are ergonomically recommended. This study investigated a …

Background and Purpose: When evaluating health in older adults, batteries of tests are
typically utilized to assess functional fitness. Unfortunately, physician's visits are time …