ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE
Functional capacity is one of the main risk factors for falls among older adults.
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the effect of
power training on functional capacity test (FCT) related to fall risk in older adults.
DATA SOURCES
Systematic searches were conducted in four databases, including PubMed, Web of Science,
Scopus and SPORTDiscus, from inception to November 2021.
STUDY SELECTION
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of power training on functional
capacity compared to another type of training program or control group in older adults
with the ability to exercise independently.
DATA EXTRACTION
Two independent researchers evaluated eligibility and used the PEDro scale to assess
risk of bias. The information extracted was related to article identification (authors,
country and year of publication), participant characteristics (sample, gender and
age), strength training protocols (exercises/intensity/weeks) and the outcome of the
FCT used related to fall risk. The Cochran Q statistic and I2 statistics was used to assess heterogeneity. Random-effects model were conducted
to pool the effect sizes expressed as mean differences (MD).
DATA SYNTHESIS
Twelve studies (478 subjects) were selected for systematic review. A meta-analysis
comprised 6 studies (217 subjects) where the outcome measure was the 30-second Sit
to Stand (30s-STS) test, and another comprised 4 studies (142 subjects) where the
outcome measure was the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. There was an improvement in performance
in favor of the experimental group in both the TUG subgroup (MD -0.31 s; 95% CI -0.63,
0.00 s; p = 0.05), and the 30s-STS subgroup (MD 1.71 reps; 95% CI -0.26, 3.67 reps;
p = 0.09).
CONCLUSIONS
In conclusion, power training increases functional capacity related to fall risk further
than other types of exercise in older adults.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
January 27,
2023
Received in revised form:
January 12,
2023
Received:
September 22,
2022
Publication stage
In Press Journal Pre-ProofIdentification
Copyright
© 2023 Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
