The Sit-Stand Test has been called a “window into longevity.” While it’s definitely not a crystal ball, it’s an insight in how mobile, strong, and confident you are physically. As we get older getting up and down off the floor gets harder. Add in the fear of falling, and many shrink their “movement bubble,” avoiding things they once loved. Normal? Maybe. Inevitable? No. Here’s how the test works: • Start standing → sit cross-legged on the floor → rise back up. • Score out of 10: lose 1 point for

If 60 or over give the sit and stand test a try. It's a predictor for disability. | Anchor Bay Spine Center