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Follow-up efficacy of physical exercise interventions on fall incidence and fall risk in healthy older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Azza HamedSebastian BohmFalk MersmannAdamantios Arampatzis
Published in: Sports medicine - open (2018)
The present review and meta-analysis provide evidence that physical exercise interventions have the potential to significantly reduce fall rate and risk in healthy older adults. Posture-challenging exercises might be particularly considered when designing fall prevention interventions.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • risk assessment
  • body composition
  • resistance training