Enhancing older adults’ gait: a systematic review of multicomponent exercises for fall prevention by Diego Brum Allendorf, Ana Júlia de Azevedo Ferrony, Sarah Giulia Bandeira Felipe, Rafael Reimann Baptista

“…Studies assessing the impact of multicomponent exercises on gait biomechanics in older adults were included. …”
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Short‐Term Multicomponent Exercise Impact on Muscle Function and Structure in Hospitalized Older at Risk of Acute Sarcopenia by Mikel L. Sáez de Asteasu, Nicolás Martínez‐Velilla, Fabricio Zambom‐Ferraresi, Yesenia García‐Alonso, Arkaitz Galbete, Robinson Ramírez‐Vélez, Eduardo L. Cadore, Mikel Izquierdo

“…Whether tailored inpatient exercise prevents acute sarcopenia is unknown. This study aimed to examine the effect of a multicomponent exercise programme on muscle and physical function in hospitalized older adults. …”
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Intrinsic capacity, functional and psychosocial aspects of older adults participating in a multicomponent physical exercise program by Sarah Giulia Bandeira Felipe, Clarisse Bielh Printes, Fabiane de Oliveira Brauner, Douglas Katusohi Sato, Rafael Reimann Baptista, Rafael Reimann Baptista

“…IntroductionIn 2015, the WHO introduced intrinsic capacity (IC) as a health indicator with five domains to promote healthy aging. Multicomponent exercise programs are recommended to enhance IC, but research in Brazil on their comprehensive impact is limited. …”
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Effects of novel multicomponent exercise programs on brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels and physical fitness in older women by Mayara Imaizumi, Walter Sepulveda-Loyola, Bruna Prado Gomes, Camila Pereira, Fabiana Cristina Scherer, Regina Célia Poli-Frederico, Andréa Name Colado Simão, Vanessa Suziane Probst, Denilson de Castro Teixeira

“…Introduction Multicomponent exercise programs have demonstrated benefits for both cognitive and physical function. …”
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Effectiveness of Multicomponent Balance Training and Sensorimotor Foot Mobilization on Postural Stability in Patients Following Brain Tumor Surgery by Natasa Kos, Marusa Brcar, Marko Brcar, Tomaz Velnar

“…Background: Our study investigated the impact of multicomponent balance exercises (MBE) and sensorimotor mobilization with foot muscle strengthening (SMFE) on postural stability in patients with balance disorders, assessed using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) while standing still. …”
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More Than Just Exercise: Older Adults’ Experience of the Peer-Led Group-Based FallFitness Program by Arkkukangas M, Strömqvist Bååthe K, Tonkonogi M, Liljeroos M

“…Main categories included: a) social interaction and community, more than just exercise, b) increased motivational drive and self-efficacy, c) group exercise as fun, safe, and inclusive activity, d) enhanced collaboration between healthcare providers and retirement organizations for fall prevention, and e) professional peer-led trainers.Conclusion: Peer-led, well-designed group-based exercise programs can holistically support physical, emotional, and social well-being. …”
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Health perceptions of older individuals on the cognitive benefits of a multicomponent green physical activity program: A qualitative exploration in the Southwest Region of Bahia, B... by Carolina Rego Chaves Dias, Saulo Vasconcelos Rocha, Milena Fernandez Dias, Bruno Morbeck de Queiroz, Natália Nascimento Silva, Ariani França Conceição, Bruna Maria Palotino-Ferreira, Sonia Brito-Costa, Sofia de Lurdes Rosas da Silva, Clarice Alves dos Santos, Lélia Renata Carneiro Vasconcelos, Guilherme Eustáquio Furtado

“…Background and aims: A multicomponent exercise program (MEP) is a tailored, physical activity-based intervention that incorporates several exercise modalities to improve physical function and reduce negative health consequences, such as cognitive decline. …”
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A systematic review of multicomponent vs. single-component training programs for fall prevention in older adults by Krzysztof Kasicki, Ewa Klimek Piskorz, Łukasz Rydzik, Tadeusz Ambroży, Piotr Ceranowicz, Wiesław Błach

“…This review set out to assess whether multicomponentl training programs combining strength, balance, and aerobic exercises are more effective at preventing falls in older adults than single-component regimens.MethodsA systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and EBSCO yielded 284 records, of which six randomized controlled trials (n = 40–670; age range 60–80 years) met inclusion criteria. …”
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Physical Exercise Intervention Characteristics and Outcomes in Frail and Pre-Frail Older Adults by María Caicedo-Pareja, Diego Espinosa, Jennifer Jaramillo-Losada, Leidy T. Ordoñez-Mora

“…The most commonly reported exercise program was multicomponent, which included aerobic activities at 70% of the maximum effort and strength exercises at 20% to 80% of the participants’ maximum capacity. …”
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Comparative responses to a physical activity program in older adults by Carlos X. Torres-Ramos, Rachel E. Salyer, Isaura M. Castillo-Hernández, Ellen M. Evans

“…Females engaged with Facebook 2.3 times more than males (p = 0.01). Muscle capacity improved similarly in both sexes, although males exhibited greater overall leg strength and power (G p < 0.05; T p < 0.05). …”
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Effects of different physical exercise programs on blood pressure in overweight children and adolescents: systematic review and meta-analysis by João Victor Affornali Tozo, Maiara Cristina Tadiotto, Tatiana A Affornali Tozo, Francisco Jose de Menezes-Junior, Jorge Mota, Beatriz Oliveira de Pereira, Rafaela Rosário, Neiva Leite

“…Conclusions and implications of key findings Considering the significant effects of exercise interventions on blood pressure, we suggest the development of more interventions based on physical exercise practice for overweight and obese children and adolescents, which may also add environmental elements, lasting at least 12 weeks, with three 60-minute sessions per week, better control of exercise intensity, as HIIT and MICT were more effective in promoting a reduction in blood pressure when compared to other types of exercise. …”
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A scoping review of the feasibility, usability, and efficacy of digital interventions in older adults concerning physical activity and/or exercise by Ethan C. J. Berry, Nicholas F. Sculthorpe, Ashley Warner, James D. Mather, Nilihan E. M. Sanal-Hayes, Lawrence D. Hayes

“…Interventions were most commonly delivered via exergames, tablet apps, and videoconferencing. The most common exercise program type was multicomponent. Most studies assessed efficacy, feasibility, and usability, with many using a combination of these measures. …”
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Rehabilitation Impact of Vivifrail Exercise Program Type C on the Cognitive Function of Pre-Frail Elderly People in the Community by Sri Soenarti, Dwi Indriani Lestari, Muhammad Barlian Nugroho, Harien Lestari, Tita Hariyanti

“…Multicomponent exercises, such as the Vivifrail Exercise Program, may enhance cognitive function and daily independence by preventing and mitigating frailty through tailored routines. …”
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Effects of Exercise on Depression and Anxiety in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Yifan Zhang, Gen Li, Shiyan Zhang, Yilun Zhou, Yuanyuan Lv, Lin Feng, Laikang Yu

“…This meta‐analysis provides clinicians with evidence to recommend that breast cancer survivors engage in multicomponent training more than three times per week, with each session lasting no more than 60 min, to alleviate depression and anxiety.…”
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Lower Limb Exercise-Based Injury Prevention Programs Are Effective in Improving Sprint Speed, Jumping, Agility and Balance: an Umbrella Review by Loïc Bel, Nicolas Mathieu, Vincent Ducrest, Mario Bizzini

“…Overall, beneficial effects of multicomponent exercise-based injury prevention programs were observed for balance, agility, jumping and speed. …”
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‘Forging healthy communities’: a service evaluation of a 12-week community-based exercise, nutrition, behaviour change and peer-support programme by Callum Leese, Blair H. Smith, Rosina Cross, Emma J. Cockcroft, Cassie Higgins

“…Discussion The findings support the effectiveness of multicomponent community-based exercise, nutrition, education and peer support interventions in improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare utilisation. …”
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Implementation of different strategies of the “ActTeens” intervention for adolescents: a process evaluation by Gessika Castilho dos Santos, Jadson Marcio da Silva, Renan Camargo Correa, Rodrigo de Oliveira Barbosa, Gabriel Pinzon, Maria Carolina Juvêncio Francisquini, Thais Maria de Souza Silva, Antonio Stabelini Neto

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Dementia Moves: protocol for a feasibility study testing a physical rehabilitation program for long-term care residents with moderate to severe dementia by Caitlin McArthur, Niousha Alizadehsaravi, Rebecca Affoo, Karen Cooke, Natalie F. Douglas, Marie Earl, Melanie K. Farlie, Trudy Flynn, Parisa Ghanouni, Susan W. Hunter, Shannan M. Grant, Laura E. Middleton, Elaine Moody, Cheryl Smith, Linda Verlinden, Lori E. Weeks

“…It is an individually tailored multicomponent group exercise program with an aerobic warm-up and a focus on moderate to high-intensity functional balance and strength training. …”
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Effectiveness of Participatory Ergonomic Interventions on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Sick Absenteeism, and Work Performance Among Nurses: Systematic Review by Guganesan Krishnanmoorthy, Sanjay Rampal, Sumitra Ropini Karuthan, Faiz Baharudin, Rama Krishna

“…However, most ergonomic interventions had no statistically significant effect (P ConclusionsMulticomponent interventions, particularly those involving physical activities and exercise, are more effective in reducing the risk of WMSDs among nurses compared with individual interventions. …”
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The Long-Lasting Effect of Multidisciplinary Interventions for Emotional and Social Loneliness in Older Community-Dwelling Individuals: A Systematic Review by Georgiana Zaharia, Vanessa Ibáñez-del Valle, Omar Cauli, Silvia Corchón

“…The interventions identified were classified into five categories: psychosocial, technological, health promotion, physical exercise, and multicomponent interventions. Loneliness improved in 24 studies during the post-intervention analysis. …”
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