Functional exercise
2 papers3 findings
- 1 lab in 1 country
- Funders: Universidade de Vigo and 3 more
Outcomes
3Power
upin humans1
1 study
Power
upin humans1
Functional exercise improves power in humans (SMD = 0.28, 95% CI = 0.10 to 0.46).
“power (SMD = 0.28; 95% CI = 0.10 to 0.46)”
Reviewfemalesn = 968
Archives of gerontology and geriatrics7 Jan 2026
Strength
upin humans1
1 study
Strength
upin humans1
Functional exercise improves strength in humans (SMD = 0.51, 95% CI = 0.11 to 0.91).
“strength (SMD = 0.51; 95% CI = 0.11 to 0.91)”
Reviewfemalesn = 968
Archives of gerontology and geriatrics7 Jan 2026
Physical functionality
upin humans1
1 study
Physical functionality
upin humans1
Functional exercise improves physical functionality in humans (SMD = 0.81, 95% CI = 0.62 to 0.99).
“Meta-analyses showed that functional exercise significantly improved physical capacities, including functionality (SMD = 0.81; 95% CI = 0.62 to 0.99)”
Reviewfemalesn = 968
Archives of gerontology and geriatrics7 Jan 2026
Funding
3 grants since 2017Health and Medical Research FundHK$1.5mZonMwFonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
Latest
2 in 12 monthsArchives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
The effects of functional exercise on healthy aging in women over 60 years of age: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta-analysis of randomised trialsInterventions