Falls
Losing balance and falling, a major cause of injury in older adults.
7 findings across 5 topics. Strongest evidence: Yoga (B), Tai Chi (B), Strength Training (C).
Grades show how certain the evidence is, not how big the effect is. How we grade evidence
What helps
Yoga
- Improves balance — Benefit, grade B: Moderate
Tai Chi
- Improves balance in older adults — Benefit, grade B: Moderate
Strength Training
- Exercise, including strength training, helps prevent falls — Benefit, grade C: Limited
Mixed evidence
Tai Chi
- Reduces falls in older adults — Mixed results, grade B: Moderate
Pilates
- Reduces falls in older adults — Mixed results, grade C: Limited
Doesn't seem to help
Vitamin D
- Prevents fractures and falls — No effect, grade A: Strong
Risks and things that may make it worse
Yoga
- Helps prevent falls — Harm, grade C: Limited