A Strategy for Fall Prevention in Aging Women

Long-term Effects of Multicomponent and Stability Exercises on Physical Performance and Functional Capability in Aging Women: A Strategy for Fall Prevention

This retrospective study examined the effects of a 12-month training program on physical performance and functional ability in healthy older women. Participants completed structured sessions including aerobic, strength, balance, flexibility, and stability exercises. Standardized tests showed that the intervention improved functional independence and may help prevent falls.

This retrospective study evaluated the long-term effects of multicomponent and stability exercises on physical performance and functional capability in aging women. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a one-year multicomponent, stability-based exercise program on physical performance and functional capability in healthy, active older women. Participants underwent a structured exercise program combining aerobic, strength, balance, flexibility, and stability exercises over 12 months. Outcomes were measured using standardized physical performance tests and functional capability assessments. The results provide evidence that targeted multicomponent and stability exercise interventions can enhance functional independence and contribute to fall prevention in older women.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. were women older than 65 years and did not live in nursing homes or community living
2. physically independent individuals able to perform daily living tasks
3. not present absence of physical limitations that might limit their engagement in exercise
4. absence of cardio metabolic and neuromuscular disease that could negatively affect exercise performance

Exclusion Criteria:

1. fracture of extremities in the last 3 months
2. functional limitation (motor, auditory, and visual disorders)
3. dropout and absence of participants at any measurement, and absence in more than 25% of the training sessions