Back Scratch Test: Age Trend
Back scratch scores decline with age for both sexes, with women maintaining roughly 3 inches more reach than men throughout.
Data source: Rikli & Jones (SFT) About this study
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Back Scratch Test by Age (inches)
Back Scratch Test Median Values
| Age | Male (inches) | Female (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | -3.4 | -0.7 |
| 67 | -4.1 | -1.2 |
| 72 | -4.5 | -1.7 |
| 77 | -5.6 | -2.1 |
| 82 | -5.7 | -2.6 |
| 87 | -6.2 | -3.9 |
| 92 | -7.2 | -4.5 |
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