REVISTA MULTIDISCIPLINAR INTEGRADA - REMI · Oct 26, 2026
Effects of multicomponent training on dynamic balance and lower limb strength in older adults after a fall
By da Silva BP, de Souza ALV, de Faria APDFP
Human aging brings changes in neuromuscular, sensory, and operational functions that can affect muscle strength, mobility, and the ability to maintain body control during dynamic activities. These changes are among the causes contributing to falls among older adults, which can result in injuries, reduced physical activity, fear of further falls, and a gradual loss of autonomy. Training that integrates different components, combining strength, balance, cardiovascular endurance, mobility, power, and functional exercises, emerges as an effective approach that addresses multiple aspects of functional capacity. This article aimed to examine how multicomponent training influences dynamic balance and leg strength in older adults who have experienced falls. A descriptive, qualitative literature review was conducted, consulting scientific articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, institutional publications, and academic works published mainly between 2010 and 2026, without disregarding classic studies relevant to the theoretical foundation. Priority was given to studies exploring older adults, multicomponent training, leg strength, balance, functional mobility, and the prevention or recurrence of falls. The literature review shows that programs combining several components can increase leg strength, improve functional performance and dynamic balance, and help reduce factors that increase the risk of further falls. The results depend on exercise specificity, frequency, intensity, increases in load, program adherence, and individualization of the approach. It is concluded that multicomponent training is a promising strategy for older adults who have already fallen, particularly when it combines appropriate stimuli for strength and balance and is performed gradually and under supervision. However, research focusing on older adults who have experienced falls, with standardized protocols and long-term monitoring, is still needed.