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ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Mechanism-Driven Strategies for Reducing Fall Risk in the Elderly: A Multidisciplinary Review of Exercise Interventions.

Yuan-Ji Zhong, Qing Meng, Chun-Hsien Su

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Review in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07063368 (Combined Effects of Otago Exercises and Systematic Desensitization on Balance,Fall Risk and Basophobia Among Post Stroke Older Adults), which is not on this map. Cited by 28 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT07063368 narecruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Combined Effects of Otago Exercises and Systematic Desensitization on Balance,Fall Risk and Basophobia Among Post Stroke Older Adults

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2025 to 2025Enrolled51ConditionsStrokeArmsOtago exercises and systematic desensitization with routine physical therapy, Otago Exercises and Routine physical Therapy, Systematic desensitization and routine physical therapy
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

28 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  10. Effect of core stability exercise training on activities of daily living, fatigue level and balance in haemodialysis patients: A randomised controlled study.Hong Kong physiotherapy journal : official publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Limited = Wu li chih liao · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Yuan-Ji ZhongSchool of Physical Education and Arts, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China.ORCID 0009-0001-2159-0199
Qing MengSchool of Physical Education, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, China.ORCID 0000-0001-7456-5125
Chun-Hsien SuDepartment of Exercise and Health Promotion, Chinese Culture University, Taipei City 111369, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-2331-7927

Funding

Jiangxi Province Education Science "14th Five-Year Plan" 2021 annual project/Research on the implementation deviation and collaborative governance of school sports policy from the perspective of embeddedness 21YB091
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Falls among older adults present a major public health challenge, causing significant physical, psychological, and economic consequences. Exercise interventions are a proven strategy to reduce fall risk by targeting biomechanical, physiological, and psychological factors. This review examines evidence from 155 studies published between 2004 and 2024, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, and cohort studies. Data were rigorously screened and extracted using predefined criteria, with studies sourced from PubMed, MEDLINE, EBSCO (EDS), and additional gray literature identified via Google Scholar. Key findings show that balance and strength training improves postural control, gait stability, and neuromuscular coordination, while resistance training mitigates sarcopenia and enhances joint mobility. Cognitive exercises enhance attention, spatial awareness, decision-making, and psychological benefits like reduced fear of falling and greater social engagement. Multidisciplinary approaches integrating physical, cognitive, and social components deliver the most significant impact. This review underscores the value of evidence-based exercise programs in promoting active aging and enhancing the quality of life for older adults.

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balance and stabilitycognitive and psychological benefitselderly exercise interventionsfall preventionmuscle strengthening

Identifiers

PMID39685016
PMCPMC11641686

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