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Prototype — not for patient care. Scoring is implemented, but every cutoff, MDC, and normative value is unverified and awaiting clinical review.
PT Outcomes

Function in Sitting Test

Draft — not clinically reviewed

FIST · Balance · v0.1.0 · effective 2026-08-17

Fourteen-item assessment of seated postural control, scored 0 to 56. Intended for patients who cannot yet be assessed standing.

Instructions

  • Score each of the fourteen items from 0 (dependent) to 4 (independent).
  • The patient sits on the edge of the bed or mat with feet supported.
  • Stop the test if the patient cannot maintain unsupported sitting safely.

Items

Progress0 of 14 answered

Population-specific interpretation applies only when a population is selected.

  1. 1. Anterior nudge
  2. 2. Posterior nudge
  3. 3. Lateral nudge
  4. 4. Feet off floor
  5. 5. Shoulder flexion
  6. 6. Forward reach
  7. 7. Lateral reach
  8. 8. Pick up object from floor
  9. 9. Posterior scooting
  10. 10. Anterior scooting
  11. 11. Lateral scooting
  12. 12. Eyes closed, static sitting
  13. 13. Static sitting
  14. 14. Sit to supine

Result

FIST v0.1.0

Incomplete — no score reported

14 of 14 items are unanswered. No score is reported until the measure is complete.

Source and version details
Version
0.1.0
Effective date
2026-08-17
Review status
Draft — not clinically reviewed

References

  • SOURCE NOT VERIFIED. The citation below is the suggested primary source and has not been checked against the published article. Confirm the citation and every value attributed to it before approving. Suggested source: Gorman SL, Radtka S, Melnick ME, Abrams GM, Byl NN. Development and validation of the Function In Sitting Test in adults with acute stroke. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2010.

Revision history

  • v0.1.0 (2026-08-17) — Initial definition. Scoring structure implemented; no published cutoff is configured.

This tool supports clinical documentation and does not replace professional judgment. It does not diagnose, prescribe treatment, or establish medical necessity. Verify every value before entering it into the medical record.