Association of lower-limb strength with different fall histories or prospective falls in community-dwelling older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fall is a major health threat to older people. The lower-limb power and rate of torque or force development (RTD or RFD) are prominently affected by aging and are crucial for maintaining postural balance. However, there have been inconsistent findings regarding the association of such aspects of lower-limb strength with falls among community-dwelling older adults. Comprehensive synthesis and appraisal are needed to examine what deficits in lower-limb rapid force generation could identify the fallers (i.e., those with a fall history or prospective falls).

Methods

This systematic review searched six databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL, and Cochrane CENTRAL. Meta-analysis was conducted to aggregate standardized mean differences (SMD) o

SUBMITTER: Zhu RT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11800621 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature