Static Sitting
Description & Directions
"Sit tall with your hands in your lap."
Time the patient for 30 seconds, assign a score.
Static Sitting Scoring
| Score | Description | Selected Example |
|
4 |
Independent |
Normal performance |
|
3 |
Verbal cues/increased time |
Slouches posture repeatedly during 30 seconds requiring cues to sit tall. |
|
2 |
Upper extremity support |
Cannot maintain upright posture without using hand(s) for full 30 seconds, even on second attempt. |
|
1 |
Needs assistance |
Requires mod A to sit statically for the full 30 seconds, only able to maintain without assistance for first 9 seconds. |
|
0 |
Dependent |
Cannot sit without total assistance. |
Common Questions about Static Sitting
- Does the patient get partial credit for time completed? You you may attempt an item 1 or even 2 additional times. However, if they cannot complete the full 30 seconds at one scoring level, you need to score the item based on their lowest performance.
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