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October 3, 2025European Review of Aging and Physical ActivityOpen Access

Effects of balance physical therapy with or without cognitive training in adults with cognitive and balance impairments : a systematic review

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GMGulnaz MagauinaMTMichalis TsoukatosCNChristos Nikitas

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Overview

Systematic review shows improved balance and cognitive function in older adults, indicating benefits of combined interventions.

Key Points

  • Stand-alone physical exercise significantly improved postural stability in 15 of 24 studies.
  • Cognitive training alongside physical exercise showed additional benefits in balance and cognition, seen in 7 of 11 studies.
  • Assessment utilized the ROB-1 tool for bias evaluation and RevMan software for analyzing intervention effectiveness.
  • Findings suggest interventions may enhance the quality of life for older adults with cognitive impairments.

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Magauina et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dfe935daa1363beb049a2ehttps://doi.org/10.1186/s11556-025-00383-w
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