II. Technique: Direct patient to do the following
- Rise from sitting position
- Walk 10 feet
- Turn around
- Return to chair and sit down
III. Interpretation
- Patient takes <20 seconds to complete test
- Adequate for independent transfers and mobility
- However, risk of falls increases, if test takes >12 seconds to complete
- Patient requires >30 seconds to complete test
- Suggests higher dependence and risk of of falls