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Five-times-sit-to-stand test (FTSST) is a reliable tool for
measuring lower limb functional strength and balance ability. However, reports of
the reliability of FTSST in children with cerebral palsy have been scarce. The
purposes of this study were (1) to investigate the test-retest and inter-rater
reliability of the FTSST and (2) to investigate the correlation between the FTSST
and standard functional balance tests in children with cerebral palsy. STUDY
DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-three school
children aged from 6 to 18 years with Gross motor functional classification
system expanded and revised version (GMFCS-E&R) level I to III were recruited.
Reliability of the FTSST and concurrent validity between FTSST and Timed up and
go test (TUG) and Berg balance scale (BBS) were determined using the Pearson
product moment correlation. RESULTS: The intra-class correlation coefficient
(ICC) for test-retest and inter-rater reliability of FTSST were 0.91 and 0.88
respectively. FTSST showed moderate correlation with TUG (r = 0.552, P < 0.01)
and with BBS (r = -0.561, P < 0.01). CONCLUSION: FTSST is a reliable assessment
tool and correlates with functional balance ability tests in children with mild
to moderate cerebral palsy.

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