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This study aims to evaluate the impact of locomotor and aerobic exercises on balance, fear of falling, and lower limb strength in elderly women.

April 25, 2026Journal of Shahrekord University of Medical SciencesOpen Access

The Effect of Locomotor Training and Aerobic Exercises on Balance, Fear of Falling, and Lower Limb Strength in Elderly Women With Locomotor Syndrome

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ZGZahra GeramipourArak University SSShahnaz Shahrjerdi

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Quasi-experimental study shows improved balance and reduced fear of falling in elderly women with locomotor syndrome, suggesting practical exercise interventions.

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This study aims to evaluate the impact of locomotor and aerobic exercises on balance, fear of falling, and lower limb strength in elderly women.
Quasi-experimental design involving 45 elderly women aged 60 and above, group interventions for 8 weeks.
Participants randomly divided into control, aerobic-locomotor, and locomotor groups.
Balance and strength measured using specific tests and analyzed by ANCOVA.
Locomotor group showed decreased fear of falling (P=0.002) and improved lower limb strength (P=0.02).
Both exercise groups improved static balance (P<0.001) and dynamic balance (P<0.001).
No significant changes were observed in the control group (P>0.05).

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Geramipour et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5b0688ba6daa22dac82c https://doi.org/10.34172/jsums.1060

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Quasi-experimental study shows improved balance and reduced fear of falling in elderly women with locomotor syndrome, suggesting practical exercise interventions.

The Effect of Locomotor Training and Aerobic Exercises on Balance, Fear of Falling, and Lower Limb Strength in Elderly Women With Locomotor Syndrome

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The Effect of Locomotor Training and Aerobic Exercises on Balance, Fear of Falling, and Lower Limb Strength in Elderly Women With Locomotor Syndrome

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