Strength & Muscle Retention

The SARC-F questionnaire plus a 5-times chair-stand test.

Tool 13 · 2 min · Educational tool

How much difficulty lifting and carrying 4.5 kg (10 lb)?
Difficulty walking across a room?
Difficulty transferring from a chair or bed?
Difficulty climbing 10 stairs?
Falls in the past year?
Your result will appear here.
How this works
Model
SARC-F + chair stand (v1.0)
Source
Malmstrom TK, Morley JE. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2013; Cruz-Jentoft AJ et al. (EWGSOP2), Age Ageing 2019. — reference
Intended use
Screening education for muscle loss.
Population
Adults, mainly 60+
Limitations
  • Screening tool — low sensitivity in younger adults.
  • Not a diagnosis of sarcopenia.
Status
Educational tool · methodology checked 3 November 2026

Educational self-assessment — not a diagnostic test. Results are based on published research and population data and can't account for everything about you. They are not a diagnosis and don't replace advice from a healthcare professional. If you're worried about your health, speak to your GP or call NHS 111.