[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to compare the center of mass during sit-to-stand
and stand-to-sit activities in the timed up and go test between healthy subjects and
patients with stroke. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty healthy participants and thirty
patients with stroke volunteered for this study. Acceleration of the center of mass was
measured using a wireless tri-axial accelerometer during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit
activities in the timed up and go test. Accelerometer data were analyzed using BTS
G-studio software. [Results] The phase duration was significantly longer and the
anterior-posterior, mediolateral, and vertical acceleration ranges were significantly
lower during sit-to-stand for patients with stroke than for healthy controls. Further,
phase duration and the mediolateral acceleration range during stand-to-sit differed
significantly between healthy controls and subjects with stroke. [Conclusions] During
training for the sit-to-stand activity, the focus should be all three balance dimensions,
but during training for the stand-to-sit activity, the focus should be on improving
mediolateral balance and asymmetrical foot positioning should be recommended.