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July 25, 2025Open Access

Perturbation-based balance training improves reactive balance and reduces falls in older people: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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SSShivam SharmaISIstván SzabóMDMathias Brix Danielsen

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Overview

Systematic review shows perturbation-based balance training reduces falls by 23% in older adults, suggesting it can enhance fall prevention strategies.

Key Points

  • PBT significantly reduces fall rate by 23%, lowering the risk of injury among older adults.
  • Meta-analysis includes 25 RCTs with 2,659 participants, indicating strong evidence for PBT's efficacy.
  • The study utilized a random-effects model to analyze data, ensuring robust statistical evaluation of outcomes.
  • Supports the adoption of PBT as a core component of fall prevention strategies in older populations.

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Sharma et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2d7ccf1dd9ea359e5aa1https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.07.23.25331962
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