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SynthesisFrontiers in sports and active living2025

Effects of elastic band resistance training on lower limb strength and balance function in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Yunchen Meng, Yiling Hu, Wang Yang, Yaqi Xue, Sanjun Yang

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Yunchen Meng *Department of Physical Education, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing, China.
Yiling Hu *Department of Physical Education, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing, China.
Wang YangDepartment of Physical Education, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing, China.
Yaqi XueCollege of P.E and Sports, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.
Sanjun YangDepartment of Physical Education, China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, Beijing, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: This study systematically evaluated the effectiveness of elastic band resistance training (EBT) in improving lower limb strength and balance function in older adults with different health status. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across Scopus, EBSCO, Web of Science, PubMed, and Cochrane Library to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published through December 30, 2024. Eligible studies included older adults in which the control group received either no intervention or basic treatment, and the experimental group received EBT in addition to the control protocol. Results: A total of 25 studies involving 1,318 participants were included. Meta-analysis demonstrated significant improvements in the EBT group compared with controls across multiple outcomes: leg extension test [SMD = 1.01, 95% CI (0.36, 1.66), Conclusion: Elastic band resistance training may improve lower limb strength and balance function in older adults with different health conditions. Longer intervention durations may yield greater benefits in strength, while balance improvements can occur with shorter programs. Further high-quality studies are needed to confirm these effects. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251021955, PROSPERO CRD420251021955.

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agingbalance functionelastic bandlower limb strengthmeta-analysis

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PMCPMC12630110

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