2. Standing unsupported 3. Sitting unsupported 4. Standing to sitting 5. Transfers 6. Standing with eyes closed 7. Standing with feet together 8. Reaching forward with outstretched arms 9. Retrieving object from floor 10. Turning to look behind 11. Turning 360 degrees 12. Placing alternate foot on stool 13. Standing with one foot in front 14. Standing on one foot Summary: It takes about 10 minutes and provides func-tional objective data on lower limb strength, moving between locations, ability to stand with eyes closed/feet together, bending over to pick things from the floor, turning around and looking behind while walking, ability to raise one foot and body balance on one foot. This is a lot of information from 10 minutes of testing. Test 1. 8 Ft. Up and Go 2. 30 sec. Chair Stand 3. 2 min. Step Test 4. 6-minute Walk 5. Back Scratch 6. Sit and Reach 7. 30 sec. Arm Curl F. 5 lbs. M. 8 lbs. Measure Agility; Dynamic Balance Lower-Body Strength Cardiorespiratory Endurance Cardiorespiratory Endurance Upper-Body Flexibility Lower-Body Flexibility Upper-Body Strength Summary: It takes about 12 minutes and provides func-tional objective data on agility and movement, upper/lower body strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. This test is more comprehensive and gives the Doctor insight into mental/cognitive toughness. SENIOR FITNESS TEST BATTERY (2) This test battery consists of 7 tests that measure muscular strength, flexibility, cardio-respiratory endurance and dy-namic balance/agility. Each test has been proven to be valid and reliable for use with the older population. RAPID GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT (3) The Rapid Geriatric Assessment (RGA) measures frailty, sarcopenia, anorexia, cognition, and advanced directives. The RGA is a screen for primary care physicians to be able to detect geriatric syndromes. www.Cndoctor.ca CND_McMasterAcupuncture_Sept20_CSA.indd 1 September 2020 Chiropractic and Naturopathic Doctor 17 2020-08-12 7:53 AM
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