The Healthspan Map · Fitness (Ch7-8)

Balance (one-leg stand)

What this is linked to

Where Balance (one-leg stand) is linked — 6 sources.In the order the Map holds them: strongest evidence first. That is a statement about the evidence, not about what matters most.
Nutrient or lever	Direction	Strength	Evidence type	What was found	Source
Balance (one-leg stand)	Watch this	Strong	Established clinical	Impaired balance is among the strongest fall predictors; single-leg stance is a validated screening test (CDC STEADI).	Falls risk factors (StatPearls) (opens in a new tab)
Balance (one-leg stand)	Watch this	Moderate	Cohort / observational	Single-leg balance integrates lower-limb strength and proprioception and is a strong marker of neuromuscular aging.	Araujo et al., BJSM 2022 / neuromuscular-aging studies (opens in a new tab)
Balance (one-leg stand)	Watch this	Moderate	Cohort / observational	Single-leg balance integrates lower-limb strength and proprioception and is a strong marker of neuromuscular aging.	Successful 10-second one-legged stance performance predicts survival in middle-aged and older individuals, Br J Sports Med 2022 (opens in a new tab)
Balance (one-leg stand)	Watch this	Moderate	Cohort / observational	Failing the 10-second one-legged stance was associated with an 84% higher all-cause mortality risk over the next decade (adjusted).	Araujo et al., BJSM 2022 (opens in a new tab)
Balance (one-leg stand)	Watch this	Moderate	Cohort / observational	Failing the 10-second one-legged stance was associated with an 84% higher all-cause mortality risk over the next decade (adjusted).	Successful 10-second one-legged stance performance predicts survival in middle-aged and older individuals, Br J Sports Med 2022 (opens in a new tab)
Balance (one-leg stand)	Watch this	Emerging	Established clinical	Single-leg balance is impaired by neurological conditions (Parkinson's, MS, dementia), reflecting central postural control.	Single Leg Stance Test (clinical review) (opens in a new tab)