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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • The one-leg standing (OLS) test is a balance assessment tool.
  • It is associated with musculoskeletal ambulation disability symptom complex (MARS).
  • Its utility as a frailty marker in community-dwelling elderly is not conclusively established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence on OLS test procedures, reference values, and associations with negative events.
  • To assess the potential of OLS time improvement through interventions.
  • To evaluate the OLS test as a practical frailty prediction marker for the elderly.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of articles from MEDLINE database.
  • Search terms included "one-leg standing" and related terms.
  • Evidence reviewed focused on OLS procedures, outcomes, and interventions.

Main Results:

  • OLS test procedures and measured times vary significantly across studies.
  • Shorter OLS times are linked to negative outcomes like falls and reduced daily living activities.
  • Interventions have demonstrated the ability to improve OLS times.

Conclusions:

  • The OLS test shows promise as a tool for predicting frailty in community-dwelling elderly.
  • Further research is needed to confirm the evidence level of selected studies.
  • Caution is advised due to variability in OLS testing protocols and selected evidence.