Programme frequency, type, time and duration do not explain the effects of balance exercise in older adults: a systematic review with a meta-regression analysis.

Melanie K FarlieLauren RobinsRomi HaasJennifer L KeatingElizabeth MolloyTerry P Haines

Published in: British journal of sports medicine (2018)

Limitations to this study included the variability in design of balance interventions, incomplete reporting of data and statistical heterogeneity. The design of balance exercise programmes provides inadequate explanation of the observed benefits of these interventions.

Keyphrases

physical activity
high intensity
resistance training
clinical trial
study protocol
randomized controlled trial
emergency department
body composition
data analysis