Balance and strength training
Balance and strength training has been studied in 3 papers since 2024: 2 trials in people, 1 review; 1 in the past year. The newest paper, Oct 17, 2026: “A tablet-based cognitive and physical training intervention to improve postural control for older adults with subjective cognitive decline - a feasibility study”.
3 papers study it5 findingsUpdated
1 new paper in 30 daysSee all 3 papers on balance and strength training
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 2 independent labs in 2 countries.
“Significant improvements were observed in overall WOMAC scores (p = 0.009), including subscales for pain (p = 0.022), stiffness (p = 0.005), and physical function (p = 0.013).”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 2 independent labs in 2 countries
- Funder: Suranaree University of Technology
- Human trial2
Studies in people
2 studies gave balance and strength training to people and measured what changed.
| What changed | Design | People | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trialeight weeks | 18 peopleolder adultsOlder adults; subjective cognitive decline; BT group | Experimental gerontology, Oct 17, 2026 | |
down: Decreases knee osteoarthritis symptomsmean difference = 26.48 up: Improves lower limb energy flow | Trialsix-month | 23 people7 male and 16 female participantsmean age was 62.38 ± 9.1 years, ranging from 60 to 85 yearsIndividuals diagnosed with mild to moderate Knee Osteo-Arthritis (KOA) | Frontiers in sports and active living, Oct 9, 2025 |
What did studies of balance and strength training find?
4Studies of balance and strength training measured 4 outcomes; the most studied are knee osteoarthritis symptoms (1 study), dual-task costs for gait parameters (1) and lower limb energy flow (1).
Knee osteoarthritis symptoms
downin humans1
1 study
Knee osteoarthritis symptoms
downin humans1
Balance and strength training decreases knee osteoarthritis symptoms in humans (mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis) (mean difference = 26.48).
“Significant reductions in WOMAC scores indicated improvements in joint function, pain, stiffness, and mobility following the intervention.”
Human trialmild to moderate knee osteoarthritissix-monthn = 23
Frontiers in sports and active living
Balance and strength training decreases knee osteoarthritis symptoms in humans (mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis).
“Significant improvements were observed in overall WOMAC scores (p = 0.009), including subscales for pain (p = 0.022), stiffness (p = 0.005), and physical function (p = 0.013).”
Human trialmild to moderate knee osteoarthritisstructured balance and strength exercise program three times per weeksix months69.57% femalesn = 23
Frontiers in sports and active living
Dual-task costs for gait parameters
upin humans1
1 study
Dual-task costs for gait parameters
upin humans1
Balance and strength training increases dual-task costs for gait parameters in humans (subjective cognitive decline; BT group).
“Descriptive findings indicated that dual-task costs for gait parameters tended to increase in the BT group but decrease in the BT + CT group.”
Human trialsubjective cognitive decline; BT grouptablet-basedeight weeks
Experimental gerontology
Lower limb energy flow
upin humans1
1 study
Lower limb energy flow
upin humans1
Balance and strength training improves lower limb energy flow in humans (mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis).
“Paired t-tests revealed significant changes in mechanical energy flow at the ankle, knee, and hip joints after the six-month combined balance and strength exercise program.”
Human trialmild to moderate knee osteoarthritissix-monthn = 23
Frontiers in sports and active living
Postural control
upin humans1
1 study
Postural control
upin humans1
Balance and strength training improves postural control in humans.
“balance and strength training improves postural control, gait stability, and neuromuscular coordination”
Review
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)