SITTING-RISING TEST

Regardless of your inner ear function, if you have weak legs, you will be falling.  On the contrary, if you have strong legs, they can overcome many other balance problems including severe inner ear dysfunction, preventing falls.  The article linked below talks about the “sitting-rising test” which researchers have correlated with survival.  If you score poorly on the test, do not lose heart.  You can improve your lower extremity strength and improve your test results.  Sitting-Rising Test