How Old Are You? Stand on One Leg and I’ll Tell You

[pastafan]

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[Laryngospasm]

I’ve got s lot of 20 something year old patients that can’t stand on one leg or tie their own shoes

 

[Ducttape]

Age-related changes in gait, balance, and strength parameters: A cross-sectional study

Background Longevity is increasing worldwide due to improvements in healthcare and living standards. Aging is often associated with disability and multiple health concerns. To address these challenges, effective interventions are essential. This study investigated potential age-related declines...

journals.plos.org

I’ve got s lot of 20 something year old patients that can’t stand on one leg or tie their own shoes

anyone that can stand on one leg and tie their shoes has darn good balance, though...

 

[pastafan]

Interesting article a while back regarding benefits of good balance and how to improve. First practice standing on one leg. When that is easy, close your eyes while balancing. If that is mastered, brush your teeth while balancing. I'm just happy I can do 10 seconds. 😉

 

[Ducttape]

i brush my teeth and stand on one leg.

ironically, i am better at balancing on one leg while brushing now than standing on one leg without brushing.....

 

[Agast]

I levitate while I brush my teeth. Checkmate suckas!

 

[tartesos]

Age-related changes in gait, balance, and strength parameters: A cross-sectional study

Background Longevity is increasing worldwide due to improvements in healthcare and living standards. Aging is often associated with disability and multiple health concerns. To address these challenges, effective interventions are essential. This study investigated potential age-related declines...

journals.plos.org

anyone that can stand on one leg and tie their shoes has darn good balance, though...

I fell thanks to you.

 

[pastafan]

Any advice on this forum is taken at your own peril...

 

[Ducttape]

I fell thanks to you.

learn to levitate like Agast?

 

[tartesos]

learn to levitate like Agast?

Now you want me to crack my head too?
😆

 

[drrosenrosen]

Trying this just now, it's remarkable how much of a difference closing your eyes makes. Instantly feels much harder to stay balanced. The vestibular system is fascinating

 

[Agast]

So what are you supposed to do? I stood on my left leg for 20 seconds and then closed my eyes and maintained it for another 20 seconds. Does this mean I have the left leg of a teenager 🙃