The Sit-to-Stand Walk Test: Purpose, Procedure, and Interpretation
The Sit-to-Stand Walk Test (STS-WT) is a clinical assessment measuring functional mobility, dynamic balance, and lower limb strength by timing an indi...
By Jordan
Category: Mobility & Balance
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Sit-to-Stand Transition: Mastering the Movement, Addressing Challenges, and Training Progressions
Mastering the sit-to-stand transition involves understanding its biomechanical phases, strengthening key muscle groups, and progressively practicing t...
By Hart
Stair Descent: Biomechanics, Optimal Technique, and Safety
Safely descending stairs involves controlled eccentric muscle action, primarily engaging quadriceps and glutes, with proper posture, full foot placeme...
By Alex
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test: Purpose, Procedure, and Interpretation
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is a simple, reliable clinical tool used to assess functional mobility, dynamic balance, and predict fall risk, especia...
By Alex
Walking Sticks vs. Canes: Choosing the Right Device for Balance and Mobility
Canes offer medical support for consistent balance and weight redistribution, while walking sticks provide light stability for varied terrain, with th...
By Jordan
Walking Sticks: Enhancing Balance, Selection, and Technique
Walking sticks enhance balance by widening the user's base of support, providing additional ground contact points, and offering proprioceptive feedbac...
By Alex
