Sit-Up, Squat-Stand (SUSS) Test of muscle power 1 January 2020 Thank you to Cambridge & Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group who helped contribute to its endorsement 1.

Apr 8, 2025 · The SUSS (SITUP-SQUAT STAND) test is a test of muscle function in Anorexia Nervosa which has face validity and good test retest and inter-rater reliability. The HGS (Hand Grip Strength) also has good validity and reliability in Anorexia Nervosa with performance somewhat better than the SUSS.

Falling scores on the SUSS test of muscle power can indicate that the patient may be developing severe under-nutrition although other factors such as Potassium deficiency can lead to muscle weakness (Meltem et al., 2009).

The Sit Up Squat Stand test for assessing muscle power in anorexia nervosa demonstrated by a volunteer acting the different scores for the two tests.

What is the patient's score on the SUSS (SitUpSquatStand) test? (Required) What is the patient's hand grip strength? (Required) What is the patient's Mid Upper Arm Circumference? (Required) No suicidal ideation or active risk. Historical risk may be present. Cutting or other self harm behaviours or suicidal ideas. Low risk of completed suicide.

Scores of 2 or less (especially if scores are falling) on the Sit up–Squat–Stand (SUSS) test are a red flag. The sit up test — the person lies flat on a firm surface such as the floor and has to sit up without, if possible, using their hands.

Up Squat Stand Test (SUSS) and Hand Grip Strength (HGS) in predicting BMI and BMI risk level in hospitalised patients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN). Methods: 25 inpatients with AN were tested roughly weekly for up to. 16 weeks. Muscle power was assessed by two independent researchers.

May 1, 2021 · Objectives: To investigate the validity and reliability of two variants of the Sit Up Squat Stand Test (SUSS) and Hand Grip Strength (HGS) in predicting BMI and BMI risk level in hospitalised...

A useful bedside test shown in figure 1 is the Sit up-Squat Stand (SUSS) test of muscle power. 27 A score of 0 on either element of the test denotes inability to complete the requested...

SUSS Test- (Score 0-1) Multiple daily episodes of vomiting and/or laxative Moderate levels of uncontrolled exercise in context of malnutrition (>1 hours/day) SUSS Test (Score 2) Regular (=>3x per week) vomiting and/or laxative abuse Mild levels of uncontrolled exercise in context of malnutrition (<1hour/day) SUSS Test (Score 3)