| Stair Measure | |
|---|---|
| ICF category | Measurement of activity limitation: climbing |
| Description | A physical performance measure, which assesses how well a person, can ascend and descend a flight of stairs |
| Measurement method | During the performance of the stair measure (SM) patients are instructed to ascend and descend 9 steps (step height, 20 cm) in their usual manner, and at a safe and comfortable pace102 |
| Nature of variable | Continuous |
| Units of measurement | Seconds |
| Measurement properties | The test-retest reliability of the SM has been examined by Kennedy et al.102 They found an ICC of 0.90 (95% CI: 0.79–0.96).102 Kennedy et al102 also showed the SM to be responsive in detecting deterioration and improvement in the early postoperative period following arthroplasty. The MDC90 for the SM, determined from a sample of 150 subjects with hip and knee OA, of which 69 underwent THA, was 5.5 seconds.102 |
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