Year: 2025 | Month: July-September | Volume: 10 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 8-15
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20250302
Effect of Gender and Level of Physical Activity on Sit-To-Stand Test Performance in Patients with Restrictive Lung Disease: A Brief Review
Jatin1, Dr. Gitanjali Sikka2, Dr. Aman Ahuja3
1PG student, College of Physiotherapy, Pt. B. D. Sharma, University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
2Associate Professor, College of Physiotherapy, Pt. B. D. Sharma, University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
3Assistant Professor, Department of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Pt. B. D. Sharma, University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
Corresponding Author: Jatin
ABSTRACT
Restrictive lung disease (RLD) is characterized as chronic lung disease associated with interstitial inflammation and fibrosis. Restrictive lung diseases significantly impair physical functioning and quality of life. The Sit-to-Stand Test (STST) is a simple, reliable tool to assess functional capacity and exercise-induced oxygen desaturation in RLD patients. The objective of this review was to evaluate and summarize recent evidence related to the influence of gender and physical activity levels on STS test performance in RLD. A narrative review was performed utilizing literature obtained from the PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases. Search terms included "Restrictive Lung Disease," "Sit-to-Stand test," "Exercise Capacity," "Gender Differences," and "Physical Activity Levels." A total of ten relevant studies were included, examining various STS protocols and their correlations with pulmonary function, quality of life, and exercise tolerance. The findings indicate moderate to strong correlations between STS performance and other clinical markers. Gender and physical activity levels appear to influence test performance, although direct comparative data remain limited. There is significant correlation between STS performance and other clinical cardiorespiratory parameters. Further research is required to establish standardized benchmarks and predictive validity across different patient subgroups.
Keywords: Sit-to-Stand test, Interstitial Lung Disease, Restrictive Lung Disease