What is a good single-leg balance time?

For adults under 60, holding 45+ seconds (eyes open) or 28+ seconds (eyes closed) is considered excellent. Performance declines naturally with age.

What does the Romberg ratio mean?

The Romberg ratio is your eyes-closed time divided by your eyes-open time. A ratio of 0.7 or above indicates low visual dependence and good proprioceptive ability. Below 0.5 suggests high reliance on vision for balance.

Why does the side-to-side difference matter?

A difference greater than 10% between legs is linked to increased injury risk. Addressing asymmetry with targeted single-leg training can reduce that risk.

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Single-Leg Balance Test

Measure balance, proprioception, and side-to-side symmetry using the timed single-leg stance with eyes open and closed.

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What is the Single-Leg Balance Test?

What is the Romberg ratio?

Balance, asymmetry, and injury risk

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