The Effect of Movement-Based Interventions on Balance and Gait in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Aims: This systematic review aimed to assess the effects of movement-based interventions on balance and walking ability in older adults. Method and Materials: This systematic review followed the PRISMA in Exercise, Rehabilitation, Sport Medicine and Sports Science guidelines and searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for peer-reviewed original articles from each database's inception through April ۲۰۲۶, using targeted keywords. Google Scholar was also consulted to identify any additional relevant sources. Study quality was evaluated using the PEDro scale. Findings: From a total of ۳۱۱ records, five randomized controlled trials — published between ۲۰۰۹ and ۲۰۲۵ — fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The interventions lasted between eight and sixteen weeks. Movement-based programs showed improvements in balance, reflected in better One-Leg Stance (OLS) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) scores, as well as enhanced gait performance, as indicated by Timed Up and Go (TUG) test results and the ۶minute walk tes. Conclusion: The findings of this systematic review suggest that movement-based interventions may be instrumental in improving balance and gait in older adults. Upcoming research should focus on large-scale, well-structured randomized controlled trials that employ standardized protocols to improve the consistency and comparability of results.

کلیدواژه ها:

Elderly ، balance ، Gait