Limitation of ability to independently and purposefully attain and/or maintain a rest position that is supported by the buttocks and thighs, in which the torso is upright

Difficulty adjusting position of one or both lower limbs on uneven surface

Difficulty attaining postural balance

Difficulty flexing or moving both hips

Difficulty flexing or moving both knees

Difficulty maintaining postural balance

Difficulty stressing torso with body weight

Cognitive dysfunction

Insufficient energy

Insufficient muscle strength

Malnutrition

Neurobehavioral manifestations

Pain

Self-imposed relief posture

Impaired metabolism

Mental disorders

Neurological disorder

Orthopedic surgery

Prescribed posture

Sarcopenia

AUTHOR'S NOTE

Impaired Sitting can be a clinically useful diagnosis when an individual is a candidate for rehabilitation to improve strength, ROM, and balance. Impaired Physical Mobility addresses impaired sitting. This more specific diagnosis may be clinically useful with rehabilitative specialists, such as nurses and physical therapists. The nurse can consult with a physical therapist for a specific plan. Refer also to Impaired Physical Mobility, More specialized interventions are beyond the scope of this text.