Key Takeaway
Balance training and multicomponent exercise significantly improve static balance in older adults, with balance-specific training showing the largest effect sizes.
Summary
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined different training modalities on static balance in older adults. Balance-specific training produced the largest effect sizes, followed by multicomponent training. Programs that specifically challenge postural control are the most effective for improving static balance in aging populations.
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