Reliability and validity of the function in sitting test among non-ambulatory individuals with spinal cord injury

Context: Trunk impairment among non-ambulatory individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) reduces the ability to maintain a functional sitting position and perform activities of daily living. Measuring functional sitting balance is complex and difficult in a clinical setting. The function in sitting test (FIST) is a clinical measure that includes the assessment of all the components of sitting balance. The purpose of this study is to assess the...