ReviewGeriatrics (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Effect of Exercise Programs on Physical Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with and without Frailty: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Effectiveness of exercise interventions on functional outcomes in frail adults with a previous or current diagnosis of cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Pooled it
- Interventions that prolong multidimensional healthspan in humans: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2026Pooled it
- Attention to principles of training and exercise prescription in systematic reviews of exercise for functional performance in older adults: an umbrella review.Systematic reviews · 2026Pooled it
- Economic evidence related to the use of community assets in the management of frailty: a systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of vitamin D3, omega-3 fatty acids and a simple home exercise program on change in physical activity among generally healthy and active older adults: The 3-year DO-HEALTH trial.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2025Trial
- Effect of Remote Tai Chi Training vs. Strength Training on Muscle Mass and Grip Strength in Older Mexican Adults in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Associations Between Physical Activity, Muscle Mass, and Functional Outcomes in Community-Dwelling Older Adults from Chile: A Cross-Sectional Study.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Inflammaging and Sarcopenia as Interconnected Hallmarks of Aging: Integrative Roles of Bioactive Compounds and Lifestyle Interventions.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Physical Activity During Official Match Play in Female Masters Basketball Players: An Accelerometry-Based Study.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Geriatric rehabilitation in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region): a current state analysis.European geriatric medicine · 2026Article
- Effect of Tai Chi vs. Strength Training on Body Composition, Physical Performance, and Well-Being in Community-Dwelling Older Mexican Women.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Incidence and Predictors of In-Hospital Frailty Progression in Patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia after Endovascular Therapy: Results of the RIGEL Study.Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis · 2026Article
- Efficacy of a Multicomponent Occupational Therapy Intervention on Balance, Functional Mobility, and Proprioception in Institutionalized Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Short- and Long-Term Effects on Physical Fitness in Older Adults: Results from an 8-Week Exercise Program Repeated in Two Consecutive Years.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe measurement of physical performance constitutes an indicator of the physical functional capacity of older adults with and without frailty.
aimTo present a synthesis of knowledge on the effect of exercise programs on physical performance in older adults with and without frailty in the community.
methodA systematic review was carried out in accordance with the PRISMA-2020 criteria. The search for articles was made until 4 May 2023 in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, SciELO and LILACS. The outcome variable was physical performance, measured through the SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery). The mean difference (MD) was estimated to evaluate the effect.
resultWe found 2483 studies, of which 12 met the eligibility criteria for the systematic review and 9 for the meta-analysis. The effect of exercise on SPPB scores was significantly higher in the exercise group compared to control in non-frail older adults with MD = 0.51 [95% CI, 0.05 to 0.96,
conclusionOur findings suggest that exercise programs are effective in increasing and/or maintaining physical performance in older adults with and without frailty, whose effect is more evident in older adults with frailty, probably due to the greater margin of recovery of intrinsic capacity. This systematic review shows the differentiated effect of exercise training on physical performance in older adults with and without frailty. Scientific evidence reinforces the importance of implementing physical exercise programs in all older adults, including those who are frail. However, it is necessary to specify the types and doses (duration, frequency and intensity), for individualized groups, previously grouped according to the SPPB score.
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