Background: The sit-to-stand (StS) movement is a frequently performed task critical to independent living that is both difficult to perform and associated with falls in older populations. Consequently, the recovery of this movement through supervised practice is a priority during the rehabilitation of older people. Technology may enable self-practice, potentially improving rehabilitation outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical feasibility and effectiveness of an automated movement feedback system for recovering the StS movement in an older population. Methods: This was a phase two pilot randomised controlled trial. Participants were inpatients on a geriatric rehabilitation unit with an impaired StS ability. Following baseline outcome measurements, including quantifying the number of StS executions 48 hours pre

Older people resident in NHS continuing care have a short life expectancy and require frequent medical interventions. Much of this can be provided in the NHS continuing care setting avoiding admission to the acute sector. Shift of care for these patients to private nursing homes may not provide such support.