Does physical exercise improve obstacle negotiation in the elderly? A systematic review

In general, longer training programs had better results and very short ones were not effective. A weekly frequency of 2–3 times was the most common among the studies showing positive effects. Regardless of exercises types performed, most of them were effective and so far, there is no consensus about the best exercise for improving obstacle negotiation. A lack of studies on this topic still is evident. Including a record of fall score can further help in deciding which programs are to be preferred.
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research