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Citation |
Strassmann A, Steurer-Stey C, Lana KD, Zoller M, Turk AJ, Suter P, Puhan MA. Int. J. Public Health 2013; 58(6): 949-953. |
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Affiliation |
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Zurich, Hirschengraben 84, Room HRS G29, 8001, Zurich, Switzerland. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2013, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group) |
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23974352 |
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Abstract |
OBJECTIVES: To determine reference values for the 1-min sit-to-stand (STS) test in an adult population. METHODS: Cross-sectional study nested within a nationwide health promotion campaign in Switzerland. Adults performed the STS test and completed questions on demographics and health behavior. RESULTS: 6,926 out of 7,753 (89.3 %) adults were able to complete the STS test. The median number of repetitions ranged from 50/min (25-75th percentile 41-57/min) in young men and 47/min (39-55/min) in young women aged 20-24 years to 30/min (25-37/min) in older men and 27/min (22-30/min) in older women aged 75-79 years. CONCLUSIONS: The reference values support the interpretation of 1-min STS test performance and identification of subjects with decreased lower body muscular strength and endurance. Language: en |