Effects of Otago Exercise Program and aquatic exercise on fall risk in older adults: A systematic review

IF 3.5 3区医学 Q2 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Archives of gerontology and geriatrics Pub Date : 2025-02-20 DOI:10.1016/j.archger.2025.105799

Mingyuan Dong , Xi Liu , Yongchul Choi , Ning Li

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Abstract

Background

The aim of this systematic review was to determine the processes and forms of participation in Otago Exercise Program (OEP) and Aquatic exercise(AE) for the prevention of falls in older adults, and to compare the effectiveness of the two exercises as interventions for the prevention of falls in older adults.

Methods

Using electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar, we searched for relevant domestic and foreign papers in the last 15 years, and evaluated the methodology and quality of the report by both AMSTAR 2 and PRISMA scales to evaluate the methodology and reporting quality.

Results

A total of 33 papers were included by searching various literatures related to the topic of this study and carefully reviewed by the researcher.

Conclusion

This systematic review confirms that OEP and AE effectively prevent falls in older adults by improving cognitive function, lower limb muscle strength, and balance. OEP significantly enhances muscle strength, while AE shows slight superiority in improving balance-related abilities like gait stability. These findings highlight the need for optimized training cycles in OEP and AE to maximize muscle adaptation. Both programs are safe and effective, with potential to reduce falls and enhance physical and cognitive functions. Tailored interventions, aligned with home health care guidelines and specific living environments, can improve quality of life. Future research should explore the optimal exercise modalities and intensities, and conduct longitudinal studies to assess long-term outcomes, particularly for older adults with specific health conditions.

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Archives of gerontology and geriatrics 医学-老年医学

CiteScore

7.30

自引率

5.00%

发文量

198

审稿时长

16 days

期刊介绍： Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics provides a medium for the publication of papers from the fields of experimental gerontology and clinical and social geriatrics. The principal aim of the journal is to facilitate the exchange of information between specialists in these three fields of gerontological research. Experimental papers dealing with the basic mechanisms of aging at molecular, cellular, tissue or organ levels will be published. Clinical papers will be accepted if they provide sufficiently new information or are of fundamental importance for the knowledge of human aging. Purely descriptive clinical papers will be accepted only if the results permit further interpretation. Papers dealing with anti-aging pharmacological preparations in humans are welcome. Papers on the social aspects of geriatrics will be accepted if they are of general interest regarding the epidemiology of aging and the efficiency and working methods of the social organizations for the health care of the elderly.