The Claim
In adults with post-COVID-19 condition, the 1-minute sit-to-stand test demonstrates increasing sensitivity to change over time, with within-group improvements of up to 5.32 repetitions at 18 weeks, supporting its use as a primary outcome in future trials.
What the research says
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In adults with long-term effects after COVID-19, the 1-minute sit-to-stand test detects measurable improvements in physical function over time, with an average increase of 5.32 repetitions after 18 weeks, making it suitable as a main measure in future clinical trials.
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In adults with post-COVID-19 condition, the 1-minute sit-to-stand test is a responsive exploratory outcome that shows increasing sensitivity to change over time, with within-group improvements of up to 5.32 repetitions at 18 weeks, supporting its use as a primary outcome in future trials.
When the body gets enough energy and protein from food, and movement is done slowly without pushing too hard, muscles start to make more energy, recover better, and move more efficiently. This lets a person stand up and sit down more times in one minute because their muscles are no longer tired from not having enough fuel or being overworked.
What the research says
1 studyIn people with long COVID, those who got exercise and diet help could do 5 more sit-to-stand reps after 18 weeks than before, showing the test gets better at detecting improvement the longer it's used.
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