Purpose
A test to assess advanced change of base of support.
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Step-Up Test
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Center for Smart Use of Technologies to Assess Real World Outcomes (C-STAR)
Upcoming Stroke Course
May 9–10
Live and Online
Offered by Academy, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Populations
Key Descriptions
- The test is to count how often the subject can step up on to a 10-cm block and down again leading with the weak leg in 15 seconds.
- Not to be confused with The Step Test which involves stepping one foot on, then off a block as quickly as possible.
Number of Items
1
Equipment Required
- 10 cm step/block
- Stopwatch
Time to Administer
15 seconds
Required Training
No TrainingAge Ranges
Adult
18 - 64
yearsElderly Adult
65 +
yearsInstrument Reviewers
Suzanne O’Neal, PT, DPT, NCS & the PD EDGE Task Force of the Neurology Section of the APTA.
Body Part
Lower ExtremityICF Domain
ActivityMeasurement Domain
MotorConsiderations
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Stroke
back to PopulationsTest/Retest Reliability
Stroke:
(Tyson S & DeSouza L, 2004; n = 83, median age = 66.7 (12.5), median time since stroke = 11 weeks, 47% had left hemiplegia)
- Excellent test-retest reliability (ICC = 1.00)
Interrater/Intrarater Reliability
Stroke:
(Tyson S & DeSouza L, 2004)
- Excellent intertester reliability (ICC = 0.97)
Criterion Validity (Predictive/Concurrent)
Stroke:
(Tyson S & DeSouza L, 2004)
- Poor concurrent validity with the Berg Balance Scale (r = 0.19)
- Significant correlation with the Rivermead Mobility Index (r = 0.66)
Bibliography
Tyson, S.F., & DeSouza, L.H. (2004). Reliability and validity of functional balance tests post stroke. Clinical rehabilitation 18(8): 916-923.