biostudies-literatureUnknown15(1)Rossler RMaintaining physical function and mobility is essential for older adults to preserve independence, reduce fall risk, and minimise dependence on care. "Power Centering for Seniors" (PCS) is a mindfulness-based, proprioceptive training programme combining Tai Chi and Qi Gong with functional strength and balance practices. This study assessed the efficacy of the PCS programme on physical functional performance in older community-dwelling adults. The study included 57 participants aged 70 years or older, randomised into an intervention group (IG) or a control group (CG). The PCS intervention consisted of 24 supervised sessions over 12 weeks, with additional home exercises. Physical functional performance was measured using the Continuous Scale Physical Functional Performance 10 (CS-PFP-10) tesScientific reports28908https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12332074biostudies-literatureEfficacy of the power centering for seniors intervention on physical functional performance in older community-dwelling adults: a secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial.PMC12332074De Spiegeleer AGoldfarb JRossler RBirrer MHardi IKressig RWHaslbauer AfalseEfficacy of the power centering for seniors intervention on physical functional performance in older community-dwelling adults: a secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial.Maintaining physical function and mobility is essential for older adults to preserve independence, reduce fall risk, and minimise dependence on care. "Power Centering for Seniors" (PCS) is a mindfulness-based, proprioceptive training programme combining Tai Chi and Qi Gong with functional strength and balance practices. This study assessed the efficacy of the PCS programme on physical functional performance in older community-dwelling adults. The study included 57 participants aged 70 years or older, randomised into an intervention group (IG) or a control group (CG). The PCS intervention consisted of 24 supervised sessions over 12 weeks, with additional home exercises. Physical functional performance was measured using the Continuous Scale Physical Functional Performance 10 (CS-PFP-10) tes2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Aug2026-04-15T19:04:42.345Z2026-04-07T14:01:32.695ZS-EPMC123320744077549710.1038/s41598-025-13404-6