@article{oai:nagasaki-u.repo.nii.ac.jp:00008275,
 author = {Kubo, Atsuko and Murata, Shin and Otao, Hiroshi and Murata, Jun and Horie, Jun and Miyazaki, Junya and Yamasaki, Sakiya and Mizota, Katsuhiko and Asami, Toyoko},
 issue = {7},
 journal = {Journal of Physical Therapy Science},
 month = {Sep},
 note = {[Purpose] This study was conducted to examine the significance of standing on one leg with eyes open. [Subjects] We categorized the subjects into two groups: 304 people who were able to stand on one leg with eyes open for fifteen seconds or longer and 203 people who were unable to do so. [Methods] We conducted age-adjusted covariance analyses of physical, cognitive, and psychological functions between the two groups. [Results] All scores for muscle strength and walking ability were markedly lower in the unable group. No significant differences in the cognitive functions were noted between the two groups. Scores for a subjective sense of well-being and the purpose in life were lower in the unable group. [Conclusion] Measurement of the time of being able to stand on one leg with eyes open served as a simple test which identified a decrease in the physical functions of the elderly. In addition, the inability to stand on one leg for fifteen seconds was associated with a decrease in subjects' psychological functions., Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 24(7), pp.625-628; 2012},
 pages = {625--628},
 title = {Significance of the Elderly Living in the Community Being Able to Stand on One Leg with Eyes Open–A Study of Physical, Cognitive, and Psychological Functions–},
 volume = {24},
 year = {2012}
}