A paper named Age-Related Changes in Gait, Balance, and Strength Parameters: A Cross-sectional Study, published in PLOS One, ...

Their findings suggest that a simple, non-invasive one-legged stand can assess how well one's neuromuscular system is aging.

A slower walking pace could be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers and other experts ...

Exercises such as standing on one leg may help patients walk stairs or step onto curbs without falling, he said. “It forces the muscles to communicate to the brain to stand upright.” For those who can ...

Overground robot-assisted gait training using a wearable robot improves gross motor function and gait pattern in children with cerebral palsy.

Researchers found how long a person can stand on one leg is a better measure of aging than changes in strength or gait. Experts explain what balance has to do with biological age, and how the test ...

The study appears today in the journal PLOS ONE. Good balance, muscle strength and an efficient gait contribute to people’s independence and well-being as they age. How these factors change ...