Home-based strength and balance exercises for fall prevention among older individuals of advanced age: a randomized controlled single-blind study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This research was to explore the effectiveness, safety, and adherence of home-based strength and balance exercises for fall prevention among the self-reliant individuals of advanced age and analyzed the beneficial components.

Method

This randomized controlled single-blind study included 124 individuals aged 80 years and over(mean age 84.4±3.2 years). The test group (n=63) performed strength and balance exercises facilitated by sports video training (≥ 3 sessions a week, ≥ 30 minutes per session), while the control group (n=61) maintained their daily routines. We conducted a comprehensive geriatric assessment (self-care ability, muscle strength, mobility, cognition, and psychological status) at baseline and 12 months later and dynamic posture mapping f

SUBMITTER: Zhou J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11809163 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature