BMJ

377 Test-retest, intra- and inter-rater reliability of the reactive balance test: a neurocognitive functional test to evaluate adaptability within injury risk profiling

1 Human Physiology and Sports Physiotherapy Research Group, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy , Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium 2 Amsterdam Collaboration on Health and ...
Prevention

10-Second Balance Test May Indicate Your Overall Health, Study Says

A new study found that 20% of participants were unable to perform a 10-second single-leg balance test. Researchers suggest balance may be a stronger indicator of our overall health than ever before ...
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Simple Test To Measure Balance

This article is a transcribed edited summary of a video Bob and Brad recorded in February of 2024. For the original video go to https://youtu.be/49139ljPAUM Mike ...
BMJ

139 Mental fatigue interacts with brain activity during predefined and reactive balance tasks: is it time to add more context to injury prevention screening?

2 Strategic Research Program Exercise and the Brain in Health and Disease: the added value of Human-Centered Robotics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium 3 Amsterdam Collaboration on Health ...
Rolling Out

Why balance beats strength in aging predictions

The way aging is assessed is undergoing a shift as researchers uncover a simple but revealing physical test. Traditional fitness measures such as endurance and strength have long been used to evaluate ...
Popular Mechanics

If You Can Pass This 10-Second Balance Test, There’s a Good Chance You’ll Outlive Your Peers

Perhaps you’ve already tried balancing on one leg during a routine as simple as brushing your teeth. If you can balance on one leg for at least 10 seconds, rejoice! Chances are, you will outlive many ...