Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test in people with non-specific chronic low back pain—a cross-sectional test–retest reliability study

• Published in: Irish journal of medical science 2023-08, Vol.192 (4), p.1903-1908
• Main Authors: Özüdoğru, Anıl, Canlı, Mehmet, Ceylan, İsmail, Kuzu, Şafak, Alkan, Halil, Karaçay, Başak Çiğdem
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Family Medicine; General Practice; Internal Medicine; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Original Article
• ISSN: 0021-1265; 1863-4362
• DOI: 10.1007/s11845-022-03223-3

Purpose/aim The Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test (FTSST) is a method that evaluates lower extremity muscle strength and balance level. The aim of this study is to test the validity and reliability of the FTSST in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) whose lower extremity muscle strength and balance levels are adversely affected. Methods The first outcome measure of the study was the FTSST, which was conducted by two different researchers. Secondary outcome measures are Biodex Balance System (BBS), Quadriceps Muscle Strength Test, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) was used for the validity and reliability of the FTSST, which was made by two different researchers, and Pearson’s Correlation Analysis was used to determine its relationship with other measurements. Results Inter-rater and test–retest reliability for the FTSST were excellent (Intraclass Correlation Coefficient = 0.99). A statistically significant correlation was found between all secondary outcome measures (BBS, quadriceps muscle strength, ODI, VAS) and FTSST ( p