A recent physical assessment at a longevity clinic revealed that balance tests are critical for monitoring aging. Participants engaged in intense physical challenges, alongside simpler tasks measuring balance. According to a Mayo Clinic study, balance is a stronger indicator of aging than strength or gait changes. As individuals age, their ability to maintain balance becomes essential for mobility, especially given that walking involves being on one foot nearly half the time. Evaluating balance can provide insight into the functioning of various systems that tend to decline after age 40.
Balance is at the core of our most important movement pattern. We spend an estimated 40% of our time walking with one foot in the air.
According to a Mayo Clinic study from October 2024, balance is even more telling than changes in strength or gait when assessing aging.
Your capacity to walk strong and steady across various surfaces reflects a delicate orchestra: your joints, muscles, eyes and even ears work together to keep you on your feet.
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