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Postural balance declines with age, with over half of adults over 72.5 years unable to stand on one leg. This study provides reference data using the Wii Balance Board (WBB) for balance assessment across the adult lifespan.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Gerontology
  • Human Movement Science

Background:

  • Maintaining postural balance is crucial throughout adulthood.
  • Quantitative balance data is often lacking, especially for the aging population.
  • The Nintendo Wii Balance Board (WBB) offers a tool for reliable balance measurement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish reference data for postural balance using the WBB across the adult lifespan.
  • To identify an age threshold for one-leg standing ability in men and women.
  • To describe age-related changes in balance across different stances.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study conducted in Denmark and Norway in 2016.
  • Postural balance assessed using the WBB in three stances: two-legged (hip-wide, narrow) and one-legged.
  • Data collected from 354 individuals aged 20-99 years, analyzed in 10-year age intervals.

Main Results:

  • Reference data for postural balance were stratified by gender and age (20-99 years).
  • Gender differences in balance increased with age, with men showing poorer performance.
  • The age cut-off for one-leg standing ability was determined to be 72.5 years, with no significant gender difference.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides comprehensive reference data for postural balance across the adult lifespan using the WBB.
  • A significant proportion of individuals over 72.5 years of age lose the ability to perform a one-leg stance.
  • The findings highlight age-related balance decline and provide normative data for clinical and research applications.