Preprint · Jul 14, 2026
Square-Stepping Exercise and Fall-Related Physical Outcomes Across Healthy and Clinical Adult Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
By Thirumalai J
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes the current evidence on the effects of Square-Stepping Exercise (SSE) on fall-related physical outcomes in healthy and clinical adult populations. The review evaluates the impact of SSE on balance, gait performance, lower-limb strength, functional mobility, fear of falling, and fall risk by pooling data from randomized and non-randomized intervention studies. The findings aim to clarify the effectiveness of SSE as a fall-prevention intervention across diverse adult populations and to inform clinical practice and future research.