Back Scratch Test: Age Trend
Median back-scratch reach falls from −3.4 to −7.2 inches between ages 60–64 and 90–94 in men; from −0.7 to −4.5 in women (negative = fingertips do not meet).
Data source: Rikli & Jones (SFT) About this study
Back Scratch Test Functional Fitness Trend
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Back Scratch Test Median Values
| Age | Male (inches) | Female (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| 60-64 | -3.4 | -0.7 |
| 65-69 | -4.1 | -1.2 |
| 70-74 | -4.5 | -1.7 |
| 75-79 | -5.6 | -2.1 |
| 80-84 | -5.7 | -2.6 |
| 85-89 | -6.2 | -3.9 |
| 90-94 | -7.2 | -4.5 |
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