Reference values for the five-repetition sit-to-stand test: a descriptive meta-analysis of data from elders

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Kinesiology
• Rehabilitation Science

Background:

• The sit-to-stand (STS) test is a common functional mobility assessment.
• Normative data for the 5-repetition STS test in older adults are needed for clinical application.
• Aging is associated with declines in muscle strength and functional performance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish normative values for the 5-repetition sit-to-stand (STS) test in individuals aged 60 years and older.
• To provide age-stratified performance benchmarks for the STS test.
• To aid in the clinical assessment of functional mobility in the aging population.

Main Methods:

• A meta-analysis of 13 relevant studies (14 individual studies) was performed.
• Data from studies meeting inclusion criteria were synthesized.
• Normative values were calculated based on age groups.

Main Results:

• Age-specific normative values for the 5-repetition STS test were generated.
• For individuals aged 60-69 years, a time exceeding 11.4 seconds indicates below-average performance.
• For individuals aged 70-79 years, a time exceeding 12.6 seconds indicates below-average performance.
• For individuals aged 80-89 years, a time exceeding 14.8 seconds indicates below-average performance.

Conclusions:

• The meta-analysis provides age-stratified normative data for the 5-repetition STS test.
• These values can assist clinicians in interpreting functional mobility test results in older adults.
• The findings support the use of the STS test as a tool for assessing age-related functional decline.