Systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrates reduced falls and fractures from supervised group exercise in older adults, highlighting its superiority over exercising alone.
BACKGROUND: Supervised group exercise may have greater health benefits than no exercise or exercise alone. PURPOSE: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the effectiveness of supervised group-based exercise on the risk of falls among community-dwelling older adults compared to no exercise or exercise alone. METHODS: Four databases were searched up to March 1, 2024 for eligible randomized controlled trials. RESULTS: Seventeen randomized controlled trials were eligible for this meta-analysis. Meta-analyses showed that compared with no exercise, supervised group-based exercise had a significant effect on preventing falls, injurious falls, and fall-related fractures. Compared with exercise alone, supervised group-based exercise significantly reduced falls and injurious falls. CONCLUSIONS: Moderate-quality evidence suggests that compared with no exercise or exercise alone, supervised group-based exercise is more effective at preventing falls among community-dwelling older adults.
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