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Exercise modalities for overall and domain-specific balance performance in older adults: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.
Ageing research reviews·October 1, 2026·PMID 42600321
Why it mattersBalance impairment drives falls and functional decline in older adults, but clinicians lack clear guidance on which exercise type best targets specific balance domains. This network meta-analysis provides comparative effect estimates across 19 modalities, helping tailor exercise prescriptions to individual deficits and contexts.
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