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Trial reportPeerJ2026

Analysis of postural control through nonlinear methods in older adults: a randomized controlled trial.

Carolina A Cabo, Mário C Espada, Jose A Parraca, Sara Santos, Bruno Gonçalves, Orlando Fernandes

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6 authors.

Carolina A CaboDepartamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal.
Mário C EspadaComprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal.
Jose A ParracaDepartamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal.
Sara SantosDepartamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal.
Bruno GonçalvesDepartamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal.
Orlando FernandesDepartamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Human balance and body orientation are regulated by the postural control system, which plays a critical role in stability, particularly with advancing age. Objective: This study examined the effects of a sensorimotor training program on postural control in older adults (55-80 years), investigating how targeted exercise may influence postural regulation. Methods: A total of 86 community-dwelling individuals aged 55 and 80 years participated in the study and were randomly assigned to a Control Group (CG, Results: Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) analyses adjusted for baseline values revealed selective between-group differences. Approximate Entropy (ApEn) showed a significant effect in mediolateral sway under eyes-open conditions (ApEn_ML_OE: Conclusions: Sensorimotor training was associated with selective changes in nonlinear postural control measures, particularly under reduced visual input. However, responses were heterogeneous, indicating that effects were not uniform across individuals. These findings suggest that targeted exercise interventions may modulate specific aspects of postural control in older adults, with potential relevance for balance regulation and fall prevention.

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ExerciseExercise TherapyPostural BalanceAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNonlinear DynamicsFall preventionMotor controlOlder adultsPostural stabilityPostural sway

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PMID42765016
PMCPMC13589959

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