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We performed a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess the effects of strength training (ST), as compared to alternative multimodal or unimodal exercise programs, on the number of falls in older adults (≥60 years). Ten databases were consulted (CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EBSCO, EMBASE, PEDro, PubMed, Scielo, Scopus, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science), without limitations on language or publication date. Eligibility criteria were as follows: RCTs with humans ≥60 years of age of any gender with one group performing supervised ST and a group performing another type of exercise training, reporting data pertaining falls. Certainty of evidence was assessed with Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). Meta-analysis used a random effects model to calculate the risk ratio (RR) for number of falls. Five RCTs with six trials were included (n = 543, 76% women). There was no difference between ST and alternative exercise interventions for falls (RR = 1.00, 95% CI 0.77–1.30, p = 0.99). The certainty of evidence was very low. No dose–response relationship could be established. In sum, ST showed comparable RR based on number of falls in older adults when compared to other multimodal or unimodal exercise modalities, but evidence is scarce and heterogeneous, and additional research is required for more robust conclusions.
Author(s): Gustavo Claudino J, Afonso J, Sarvestan J, Bahia Lanza M, Pennone J, Cardoso Filho C, Cerca Serrão J, Espregueira-Mendes J, Vilefort Vasconcelos A, de Andrade M, Rocha-Rodrigues S, Andrade R, Ramirez-Campillo R
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine
Year: 2021
Volume: 10
Issue: 14
Online publication date: 20/07/2021
Acceptance date: 13/07/2021
Date deposited: 17/10/2022
ISSN (electronic): 2077-0383
Publisher: MDPI
URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm10143184
DOI: 10.3390/jcm10143184
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