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If an older adult takes 12 seconds or more to stand up and sit down five times, they're more likely to be someone who's had falls — this test correctly identifies fallers about 65% of the time.
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Muscle power is more important than strength in preventing falls in community-dwelling older adults.
Cross-Sectional Study
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2022 MarThe study found that taking 12 seconds or more to stand up and sit down five times is a good way to identify older adults who are more likely to fall, and it’s correct about 65% of the time—just like the claim says.
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