Balance and mobility training

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8 randomized trials (574 people, 4-25 weeks). 7 improved their main endpoint, a measure of physical or cognitive function; 1 found no effect. 1 further trial had no control group; it improved its main endpoint. 6 trials reported no pre-planned main endpoint. 2 other trials gave a different intervention (Individualised progressive resistance…; Instability resistance training with or…) and are shown for context, not counted.

Doses studied: 24 sessions; 3 sessions per week of 30-35 minutes; 30 min intermittent; 40 minutes per session.

Evidence map

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What each study measured

outlined square: the main (primary) endpoint

Harms reported

human studies

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measures the human studies used, by how repeatable they are

Repeatability is whether the same person measured twice gets the same number. It is not statistical significance. It informs study or protocol design only, never advice for a person.

What would change this picture

each study's own statement

Trials under way

Every study (17)

T7 Li 2018 Effects of the visual-feedback-based force platform training with functional electric stimulation on the balance and prevention of falls in older adults: a randomized controlled trial doi:10.7717/peerj.4244
T7 Bianchi 2025 Virtual reality-based balance training to reduce fall risk in older adults with osteoporosis: A randomized controlled trial doi:10.33545/30810604.2025.v2.i2.A.17
T7 Savvakis 2025 Targeted Physical Function Exercises for Frailty and Falls Management in Pre-Frail Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial doi:10.3390/healthcare13192486
T7 Irwin 2008 Improving Sleep Quality in Older Adults with Moderate Sleep Complaints: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Tai Chi Chih doi:10.5665/sleep/31.7.1001
T7 Nguyen 2012 A randomized controlled trial of Tai chi for balance, sleep quality and cognitive performance in elderly Vietnamese doi:10.2147/cia.s32600
T7 Claußen 2025 Effects of metastable resistance training compared to traditional balance and resistance training on cognitive and physical performance in older adults: a randomized controlled trial doi:10.1186/s12877-025-06438-y
T7 Joshi 2025 Effect of dual task training versus analogy training on gait speed and balance in older adults, randomized controlled trial doi:10.31491/APT.2025.03.167
T7 Batista 2026 Does Adding Mindfulness to Instability Resistance Training Enhance Dual-Task Mobility and Fall-Related Outcomes in Older Adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome? A Randomized Controlled Trial doi:10.5770/cgj.29.945
T7 Lee 2020 Virtual Reality Gait Training to Promote Balance and Gait Among Older People: A Randomized Clinical Trial doi:10.3390/geriatrics6010001
T7 Elhamrawy 2023 Effect of Tai Chi versus Aerobic Training on Improving Hand Grip Strength, Fatigue, and Functional Performance in Older Adults Post-COVID-19: a randomized controlled trial doi:10.47750/jptcp.2023.30.07.024
T7 Joshua 2014 Effectiveness of Progressive Resistance Strength Training Versus Traditional Balance Exercise in Improving Balance Among the Elderly - A Randomised Controlled Trial doi:10.7860/JCDR/2014/8217.4119
T7 Huang 2026 Effects of game-based virtual reality balance training on postural stability and mobility in community-dwelling older adults: an exploratory randomized controlled trial doi:10.1186/s12877-026-07914-9
T7 Babagoltabar-Samakoush 2026 Effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization on Balance, Gait, and Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial doi:10.1038/s41598-026-58799-y
T7 Kim 2022 Benefits of Virtual Reality Program and Motor Imagery Training on Balance and Fall Efficacy in Isolated Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial doi:10.3390/medicina58111545
T7 Mastel-Smith 2018 A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Effects of Tai Chi and Electronic Tablet Use on Older Adults' Cognition and Health doi:10.1177/0898010118792961
T7 Costa 2022 Balance Exercise Circuit for fall prevention in older adults: a randomized controlled crossover trial doi:10.22540/jfsf-07-060
T7 Sutanto 2025 Balance and Strength Improvement on Elderlies with Limited Mobility Following Elderly Lifter Training Program: A Cohort Study doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-7787674/v1