Effectiveness of dual-task exercise in improving balance and preventing falls among older adults: systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression

Mohammad Jobair Khan; Kenneth N.K. Fong; Thomson Wai Lung Wong; William Wai nam Tsang; Cynthia Chen; Wai Chi Chan; Stanley John Winser

doi:10.1007/s41999-025-01328-3

Effectiveness of dual-task exercise in improving balance and preventing falls among older adults: systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression

Mohammad Jobair Khan (Corresponding Author)
, Kenneth N.K. Fong
, Thomson Wai Lung Wong
, William Wai nam Tsang
, Cynthia Chen
, Wai Chi Chan
, Stanley John Winser

Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review

Abstract

Aim: To identify the optimal dosage of dual-task intervention required for improving dynamic balance and functional mobility and reducing falls in healthy older adults. Findings: Dynamic balance and functional mobility improved with 95% adherence to the prescribed dual-task training, practiced three times weekly. More studies are required to assess the dosage of dual-task training for fall reduction. Message: An adequate dosage of dual-task training requires improving dynamic balance and functional mobility.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2047-2083
Number of pages	37
Journal	European Geriatric Medicine
Volume	16
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s41999-025-01328-3
Publication status	Published - 28 Oct 2025

Keywords

Accidental fall
Elderly
Meta-regression
Motor–cognitive task
Posture control

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Gerontology
Geriatrics and Gerontology

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Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review

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