Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Sit-to-stand: The simple test that reveals how you're ageing
Can you stand up from the chair or sofa easily? The sit-to-stand test (STS)
is a simple, common assessment of leg strength, balance, and endurance. Just
count how many times you can fully stand up from a seated position in 30 seconds.
It measures leg strength and endurance, balance and mobility, fall risk, and
aging. If you are in your 60s and can perform a dozen times, you’re on average
in the age group. If you can stand up around 10 times in your 70s or 80s, you’re
still in good shape. But if your score is lower, you may have weak muscles, excess
weight, heart or lung problems, or other functional problems. Older people with
lower scores tend to fall more easily, which could cause injuries, including
muscle tears and hip fractures. To avoid such significant damage, you may want
to stand up more often, go up and down stairs, and walk around when possible. Small
things add up for healthier aging.
Read the article and learn about what the sit-to-stand test reveals.
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