Background:
There are no long-term (>10 years) follow-up evaluations of the effects of handstand exercise or studies on the use of equipment for passive handstand exercise.
Objective:
To report a 40-year follow-up investigation of a Chinese man who has been practicing passive handstand for 40 years.
Design:
This observational investigation was conducted in Guizhou Province, China.
Participant:
A (currently) 66-year-old Chinese man who had been practicing passive handstand exercise for 40 years was followed up.
Interventions:
Physical and auxiliary examinations were carried out to determine the effects of long-term passive handstand exercise on the human body.
Main measures:
The participant's cerebrovascular, spinal health, mental health, and visual acuity as well as the presence of facial aging were examined.
Key results:
His cerebral vessels were healthy, he appeared younger than his peers, his cervical spondylosis improved, and his mental state and cognitive function were good.
Conclusion:
Long-term passive handstand exercise can promote cerebrovascular elasticity training and delay signs of aging. We recommend promoting this passive handstand exercise to the public.