One-Leg Stand Test May Offer Vital Health Insights

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1 Nov 2024

Standing on one leg for 30 seconds indicates good health and aging well for those over 50


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A study shows balance declines faster with age than muscle strength or walking speed


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Researchers highlight the unipedal balance test as valuable for monitoring aging adults' health in communities


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Biomedical engineer Asghar Rezaei hopes these findings can aid elderly training programs for independence


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Balance tests assess neuromuscular aging, with poor results linked to higher fall risks and frailty


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The study found balance declines by 2.2 seconds per decade on the non-dominant leg


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On the dominant leg, balance time fell 1.7 seconds per decade, unaffected by sex or age


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Participants swaying while standing on one leg did not show age-related decline in balance


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Researchers found swaying on two legs could indicate potential balance issues among older adults


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Poor balance poses a fall risk, making balance a crucial health measure for older adults


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