The study, which involved 40 people with a similar health condition and without neuromuscular disorders, showed that the ability to stand on one leg decreases by 2.2 seconds per decade for the non-dominant leg and by 1.7 seconds for the dominant leg. This decline was more significant than other measures examined, such as muscle strength or walking speed.
Dr. Kenton Kaufman, senior author of the study from Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, emphasizes that Balance is an important indicator of health because it reflects how well the body’s various systems work together. Good balance helps you perform everyday activities without fear of falling, which translates into a better quality of life and healthy aging.
Research has shown that the ability to maintain balance decreases faster with age than muscle strength or walking speed. People who cannot stand on one leg for more than five seconds may be at greater risk of falls and injuries. What’s more, a 2022 study suggests that people who are unable to balance on one leg for 10 seconds have an 84% lower risk of… greater risk of death from any cause.
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