Sit to rise - what the scores mean

What do Sit-to-Rise scores actually mean—and why should you care?
In this episode of Conversations in the Clinic, Dr. Coach Kelli breaks down what high and low Sit-to-Rise scores really reflect—and why this test is about function, not fitness aesthetics.
This isn’t a party trick or a flex for Instagram. It’s a composite movement that quietly reveals how well your body works against gravity—across joints, muscles, nerves, and even your psychology.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What a 10/10 score suggests about joint mobility from toes to spine
How the test reflects strength against gravity, not just flexibility
Why fear of the floor is often psychological—not physical
How neuromuscular control and coordination shape movement confidence
Why function and independence matter more than weight, size, or appearance
How real patients’ lives change when movement improves (yes—even drinking water without a straw)
You’ll hear real clinical stories—from patients afraid to get off the floor, to a 90-year-old who needed emergency help just to get back into bed—and why being able to get up independently is about dignity, confidence, and safety.
The Sit-to-Rise Test challenges uncomfortable ranges of motion on purpose. Because if you never use them, you lose them. And when you train full, safe ranges of motion, your body adapts—stronger, smarter, and more resilient.
This test isn’t a death sentence.
It isn’t an elixir of life.
It is one of the most functional snapshots of how well your body is prepared for real life.
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Function first. Independence always.