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physical strength, flexibility, and mobility decline with age.[AI]
Have you ever asked yourself why your knees become weak as you get older, or why you find it difficult to perform tasks that you could easily do when you were younger? We have witnessed older women and men having trouble walking long distances, going hiking as they used to when they were young, and carrying out other activities that require energy.
We have seen older men and women walking with the aid of a walking stick, while others need assistance to climb stairs or carry out everyday tasks.
Unfortunately, we become less flexible as we age. Clinicians even have a test called the “sit-to-stand” test, which basically measures a person’s ability to stand up from a chair. It is widely used to assess physical function and to identify older people who may be at risk of falls and frailty.
