Sensorimotor exercise
Sensorimotor exercise has been studied in 7 papers since 2024: 5 trials in people, 1 review; 4 in the past year. The newest paper, Oct 12, 2026: “Effects of kinesiotherapy on functional capacity and pain in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: an integrative review”.
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At a glance
Independent labs found the same change in people. 5 independent labs in 5 countries.
“CMEP-I showed significantly superior improvements to CMEP-II in physical activity (PASE, MD = 12.40; 95% CI: 5.92 to 18.88; ηp2 = 0.626)”
1 of its findings points the other way.
- 5 independent labs in 5 countries
- 1 finding against
- Funder: Jashore University of Science and Technology
- Human trial5
Studies in people
5 studies gave sensorimotor exercise to people and measured what changed.
| What changed | Design | People | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
up: Improves physical activityMD = 12.40; 95% CI: 5.92 to 18.88 up: Improves falls efficacyMD = 0.37; 95% CI: 0.28 to 0.46 up: Improves quality of lifeMD = 3.07; 95% CI: 2.23 to 3.91 | Randomized trial24 supervised sessions over 8 weeks | 140 peopleolder adultsOlder adults | Trials, Jun 3, 2026 |
up: Improves functional mobilityβ = - 0.97 s, 95% CI 1.93 to - 0.01, p = 0.049 up: Improves postural stability no change: Has no effect on physical capacity | Randomized trial8 weeks | 71 peopleWomenmean age 50.7 ± 8.9 yearsMidlife adults; breast cancer survivors with mild functional impairment | Breast cancer research and treatment, Mar 24, 2026 |
| Trialnine weeks | 55 peopleaged 55 to 75 yearsOlder adults; Midlife adults; paranoid schizophrenia | Psychiatria polska, Feb 28, 2025 | |
down: Decreases primitive reflexesalmost threefold decline up: Improves cognitive function | Trial16-week | 95 peopleBothover 60Older adults | Experimental gerontology, Sep 16, 2024 |
up: Improves balance up: Improves physical function no change: Has no effect on muscle strength | Randomized trial12 weeks | 56 peoplefrom 70 years of ageInstitutionalized elderly from 70 years of age who were under regular medical follow-up, with physical autonomy when leaving bed and who were not performing regular physical activity | Frontiers in physiology, Apr 17, 2024 |
What did studies of sensorimotor exercise find?
12Studies of sensorimotor exercise measured 12 outcomes; the most studied are postural stability (2 studies), balance confidence (1) and quality of life (1).
Postural stability
upin humans2
2 studies
Postural stability
upin humans2
Sensorimotor exercise improves postural stability in humans (breast cancer survivors with mild functional impairment).
“Postural stability improved significantly, as evidenced by reductions in mediolateral and anteroposterior center-of-mass sway.”
Human trialbreast cancer survivors with mild functional impairment8 weeksn = 71
Breast cancer research and treatment
Sensorimotor exercise improves postural stability in humans (paranoid schizophrenia).
“The auctorial sensorimotor exercise programme increased the impact of the Snoezelen room on postural stability measured using the Biosway platform”
Human trialparanoid schizophrenianine weeksn = 55
Psychiatria polska
Balance confidence
no changein humans1upin humans1
1 study
Balance confidence
no changein humans1upin humans1
Sensorimotor exercise showed no clear effect on balance confidence in humans.
“Only in is the significant value evident for the comparison between before and after for IG (p = 0.013), however the difference in values between groups in did not show significant differences when comparing CG and IG with each other.”
Human trial12 weeksn = 56
Frontiers in physiology
Sensorimotor exercise improves balance confidence in humans (institutionalized elderly).
“However, only IG showed significant improvements (p = 0.013) for Activities-Specific Balance Confident (ABC) in a comparison between before and after the 12-week research period.”
Human trialinstitutionalized elderly12 weeksn = 28
Frontiers in physiology
Quality of life
upin humans1
1 study
Quality of life
upin humans1
Sensorimotor exercise improves quality of life in humans (compared with strengthening exercise (CMEP-II)) (MD = 3.07; 95% CI: 2.23 to 3.91).
“quality of life (SF-36, MD = 3.07; 95% CI: 2.23 to 3.91; ηp2 = 0.642)”
Human trialcompared with strengthening exercise (CMEP-II)community-based multimodal exercise program24 supervised sessions over 8 weeksn = 140
Trials
Falls efficacy
upin humans1
1 study
Falls efficacy
upin humans1
Sensorimotor exercise improves falls efficacy in humans (compared with strengthening exercise (CMEP-II)) (MD = 0.37; 95% CI: 0.28 to 0.46).
“fall prevention (MFES, MD = 0.37; 95% CI: 0.28 to 0.46; ηp2 = 0.325)”
Human trialcompared with strengthening exercise (CMEP-II)community-based multimodal exercise program24 supervised sessions over 8 weeksn = 140
Trials
Physical activity
upin humans1
1 study
Physical activity
upin humans1
Sensorimotor exercise improves physical activity in humans (compared with strengthening exercise (CMEP-II)) (MD = 12.40; 95% CI: 5.92 to 18.88).
“CMEP-I showed significantly superior improvements to CMEP-II in physical activity (PASE, MD = 12.40; 95% CI: 5.92 to 18.88; ηp2 = 0.626)”
Human trialcompared with strengthening exercise (CMEP-II)community-based multimodal exercise program24 supervised sessions over 8 weeksn = 140
Trials
Physical capacity
no changein humans1
1 study
Physical capacity
no changein humans1
Sensorimotor exercise showed no clear effect on physical capacity in humans (breast cancer survivors with mild functional impairment).
“No significant between-group differences were observed in handgrip strength, 6-min walk distance, or self-reported disability.”
Human trialbreast cancer survivors with mild functional impairment8 weeksn = 71
Breast cancer research and treatment
Functional mobility
upin humans1
1 study
Functional mobility
upin humans1
Sensorimotor exercise improves functional mobility in humans (breast cancer survivors with mild functional impairment) (β = - 0.97 s, 95% CI 1.93 to - 0.01, p = 0.049).
“Participants in the ReMAP group demonstrated a significantly greater improvement in functional mobility than controls, with a larger reduction in TUG time at 8 weeks”
Human trialbreast cancer survivors with mild functional impairment8 weeksn = 71
Breast cancer research and treatment
Cognitive function
upin humans1
1 study
Cognitive function
upin humans1
Sensorimotor exercise improves cognitive function in humans.
“Cognitive function increased in the experimental but not in the control group.”
Human trial16-weekn = 95
Experimental gerontology
Primitive reflexes
downin humans1
1 study
Primitive reflexes
downin humans1
Sensorimotor exercise decreases primitive reflexes in humans (almost threefold decline).
“The experimental group (n = 38) showed an almost threefold decline in PRs compared to controls.”
Human trial16-weekn = 95
Experimental gerontology
Muscle strength
no changein humans1
1 study
Muscle strength
no changein humans1
Sensorimotor exercise showed no clear effect on muscle strength in humans.
“No significant differences in muscle strength improvements was found between groups.”
Human trial12 weeksn = 56
Frontiers in physiology
Physical function
upin humans1
1 study
Physical function
upin humans1
Sensorimotor exercise improves physical function in humans.
“When analyzing the data difference between the period after the 12 weeks of intervention and the initial period between the two groups, the significance can be proven in the variables DifBal (p < 0.001) and DifSitStand (p = 0.022), as showed by.”
Human trial12 weeksn = 56
Frontiers in physiology
Balance
upin humans1
1 study
Balance
upin humans1
Sensorimotor exercise improves balance in humans.
“According to, balance was significantly different (p = 0.003) when compared between groups after 12 weeks, but not before the intervention No significant differences were found for other variables (gait speed, gait speed time (s) and sit-stand).”
Human trial12 weeksn = 56
Frontiers in physiology