Background: Getting down to the floor and rising to a standing position (Floor Sitting-Rising | FSR) is a fundamental task for independent living and participation across the lifespan. Multiple studies have reported activity limitations in FSR among adults and individuals with musculoskeletal and neurological impairments. However, few studies have investigated FSR assessments and the body structures and functions contributing to FSR performance. Objectives: To describe assessments that measure FSR in adulthood, including their psychometric properties, and to determine if impairments in body structures and functions contribute to limitations in FSR performance in adults with orthopedic or neurological disability. Design: Google Scholar, Pubmed, CINHAL (Medline), and Rehab Measures will be searched for studies that report the full FSR transition. Studies must be original research in the adult population. Result: We will categorize studies based on aims, study type, population characteristics, and abilities. We will narratively synthesize results, discuss potential personal and environmental factors influencing FSR, and identify the gaps in the literature to inform future research directions. Conclusion: This review of FSR assessments will provide recommendations for methods to evaluate FSR and its movement strategies and consider impairments that may influence performance.

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