ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2021
Strength Training to Prevent Falls in Older Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 43 citations in OpenAlex.
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- A Novel Multisegmental Individual-Based Exercise Approach for Postural Dysfunction and Balance Impairment in Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR aging · 2026Trial
- Functional mobility and physical fitness are improved through a multicomponent training program in institutionalized older adults.GeroScience · 2024Trial
- Power-Based Multicomponent Training, Pelvic Floor Muscle Activation Instructions, and Psychoeducation for Urinary Incontinence, Balance and Fear of Falling in Older Women (FIRE-WOMEN): Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Walking Football Programme for Elderly People: Study Protocol.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Postoperative kinesiophobia in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures: a prospective study of psychological and social determinants.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Isometric Force-Time Curve Assessment: Accuracy, Precision, and Repeatability of a Mobile Application and Portable and Lightweight Device.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Motivational Barriers and Facilitators for Older Adults' Engagement in Exercise during Depressive Episodes: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Geriatric-Specific Cancer Rehabilitation Programs on Patient Health Outcomes.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2024Article
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- Impact of Wii Fit Training (WFT) and Reactive Balance Training (RBT) for in Elder Age Population: A Comparative Analysis.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- Evolution of documents related to the influence of physical activity and functional capacity throughout the aging process: a bibliometric review.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Review
- A Cross-Sectional Study on Mediating Effect of Chronic Pain on the Relationship between Cervical Proprioception and Functional Balance in Elderly Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain: Mediation Analysis Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Early-stage Alzheimer's disease: are skeletal muscle and exercise the key?Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) · 2023Review
- Association between insulin resistance and abnormal menstrual cycle in Chinese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.Journal of ovarian research · 2023Article
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13 authors at 8 institutions in 5 countries.
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Abstract
We performed a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess the effects of strength training (ST), as compared to alternative multimodal or unimodal exercise programs, on the number of falls in older adults (≥60 years). Ten databases were consulted (CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EBSCO, EMBASE, PEDro, PubMed, Scielo, Scopus, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science), without limitations on language or publication date. Eligibility criteria were as follows: RCTs with humans ≥60 years of age of any gender with one group performing supervised ST and a group performing another type of exercise training, reporting data pertaining falls. Certainty of evidence was assessed with Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). Meta-analysis used a random effects model to calculate the risk ratio (RR) for number of falls. Five RCTs with six trials were included (
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