Reproducibility and Convergent Validity of the Sitting-Rising Test in People With Multiple Sclerosis.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2021;
102:1541-1546. [PMID:
33581135 DOI:
10.1016/j.apmr.2021.01.079]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the test-retest reproducibility and convergent validity of the sitting-rising test (SRT) in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).
DESIGN
Observational study comprising a test-retest design.
SETTING
Multiple Sclerosis Center, Rehabilitation Hospital at Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
PARTICIPANTS
A total of 50 PwMS (32 women, 18 men, N=50), mean age 44.8±7.6 years and mean disease duration of 13.8±8.5 years since diagnosis, were enrolled in the study. The median Expanded Disability Status Scale score was 4.5, indicating a mild-moderate neurologic disability.
INTERVENTIONS
Not applicable.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES
SRT, posturography measures, 10-repetion sit-to-stand test (10STS), timed Up and Go (TUG) test, hand grip strength, strength of hip flexion/extension/abduction, knee flexion/extension, and Fall Status Questionnaire.
RESULTS
The intraclass correlation coefficient value for the intrarater test-retest reproducibility (7- to 10-day interval between tests) of the SRT test, was 0.931 (95% confidence interval, 0.796-0.977). Strong correlations were found between the SRT, TUG test (ρ=-0.709), and 10STS (ρ=-0.719), and moderate correlations were found between the SRT and postural control measures (ρ∼0.4). Moderate correlations were found between the SRT and the hip and knee strength (combined) of the weaker limb (ρ=0.344). No differences were found in the SRT score between fallers and nonfallers.
CONCLUSIONS
The current study supports the convergent validity and test-retest reproducibility of the SRT in PwMS.
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