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May 9, 2026Discover Public HealthOpen Access

Impact of student-led community-based group exercise on strength and balance in older adults

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QZQing ZhangBSBrandy Schwarz

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Quasi-experimental study shows improved strength and balance in older adults via community exercise, suggesting effectiveness for physical function.

Key Points

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of a student-led, community-based group exercise program on strength and balance in older adults.
  • Conducted a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study across two cohorts at a senior center.
  • Led by Doctor of Physical Therapy students, an eight-session multicomponent exercise program was implemented.
  • Functional outcomes assessed using grip strength, 30-second sit-to-stand test, and Timed Up and Go test.
  • 30-second sit-to-stand test repetitions increased by 34.9% (p < 0.001).
  • Timed Up and Go times decreased by 1.5 seconds (p < 0.001).
  • No significant change in grip strength (p > 0.05).

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fecf94b9154b0b8287679dhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-02014-w
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