Effects of core training on balance performance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Core training (CT) has been increasingly recognized as a promising intervention for improving balance in older adults, a demographic particularly susceptible to falls and fall-related injuries. This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to evaluate the efficacy of CT on balance in older adults, providing substantial evidence to establish its role in fall prevention strategies.

Methods

A comprehensive and systematic search of multiple databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Embase and Google Scholar, was conducted to identify relevant studies. Eligible studies included single-group trials or randomized controlled trials that assessed the impact of CT on balance outcomes in healthy older adults (aged ≥60 years). It utilized the

SUBMITTER: Zhong Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12548199 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature