Lower body strength is a significant predictor of falls and bone fractures. Research consistently displays how balance and strength go hand in hand in determining overall mobility health. 4 Self Tests for the assessment of your strength and balance. These 4 simple tests you can do on your own to gauge your strength and balance. Each helps to assess your risk of falls that could lead to bone fractures. You will need a timer, a sturdy chair, 2# dumbbells x2, partner to make scoring easier. 1. Repeated Sit to Stand test 2. Timed Up and Go (TUG) 3. Timed Load Test 4. Single Leg Stance Test What are your scores and what do the scores mean? Find more in the handout about scoring and keep this handy to repeat in a couple weeks to check your progress.