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<p>Aging is an inevitable and progressive process associated with declines in physical fitness and impairments in both static and dynamic balance. Although previous studies have investigated individual components of physical fitness and balance separately, the relationships between comprehensive physical fitness measures and distinct aspects of balance in older adults remain unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationships between physical fitness levels and static and dynamic balance in older adults, thereby contributing to the development of more targeted assessment and rehabilitation strategies. This cross-sectional observational study used correlation analyses to examine the associations between physical fitness and balance outcomes in older adults. Given the exploratory nature of the analyses and the absence of correction for multiple comparisons, the findings should be interpreted with caution. This cross-sectional observational study examined 153 community-dwelling older adults (52.9% female and 47.1% male) aged 65 years and over who were attending the Geriatrics Outpatient Clinic at the Inönü University Turgut Özal Medical Centre in Malatya, Turkey. Physical fitness was assessed using the Senior Fitness Test, while static balance was evaluated using the One-Leg Stance Test, and dynamic balance was evaluated using the Functional Reach Test and the Timed Up and Go Test. Correlation analyses were performed to examine the relationships between the various components of physical fitness and the different balance outcomes. A statistically significant relationship was found between dynamic balance (as measured by the functional reach test) and the 6-minute walk test, the chair stand test and the arm curl test, with correlation coefficients ranging from weak to moderate (<i>r</i> = 0.32 to 0.46). Similarly, weak-to-moderate negative associations were observed between the Timed Up and Go test and the 6-minute walk and back scratch tests (<i>r</i> = − 0.30 to − 0.31). Tests measuring the physical fitness level of older individuals were associated with dynamic balance level, while no association was found with static balance level.</p>

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The relationships between the physical fitness levels of geriatric individuals and their static and dynamic balance

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    2026年7月6日

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  • İlker Demir,
  • Funda Datli Yakaryilmaz

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Aging is an inevitable and progressive process associated with declines in physical fitness and impairments in both static and dynamic balance. Although previous studies have investigated individual components of physical fitness and balance separately, the relationships between comprehensive physical fitness measures and distinct aspects of balance in older adults remain unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationships between physical fitness levels and static and dynamic balance in older adults, thereby contributing to the development of more targeted assessment and rehabilitation strategies. This cross-sectional observational study used correlation analyses to examine the associations between physical fitness and balance outcomes in older adults. Given the exploratory nature of the analyses and the absence of correction for multiple comparisons, the findings should be interpreted with caution. This cross-sectional observational study examined 153 community-dwelling older adults (52.9% female and 47.1% male) aged 65 years and over who were attending the Geriatrics Outpatient Clinic at the Inönü University Turgut Özal Medical Centre in Malatya, Turkey. Physical fitness was assessed using the Senior Fitness Test, while static balance was evaluated using the One-Leg Stance Test, and dynamic balance was evaluated using the Functional Reach Test and the Timed Up and Go Test. Correlation analyses were performed to examine the relationships between the various components of physical fitness and the different balance outcomes. A statistically significant relationship was found between dynamic balance (as measured by the functional reach test) and the 6-minute walk test, the chair stand test and the arm curl test, with correlation coefficients ranging from weak to moderate (r = 0.32 to 0.46). Similarly, weak-to-moderate negative associations were observed between the Timed Up and Go test and the 6-minute walk and back scratch tests (r = − 0.30 to − 0.31). Tests measuring the physical fitness level of older individuals were associated with dynamic balance level, while no association was found with static balance level.