# Pilates improves physical performance and decreases risk of falls in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/pilates-improves-physical-performance-and-decreases-risk-of-falls-in-older/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Rubén Fernández‐Rodríguez,Celia Álvarez‐Bueno,Asunción Ferri‐Morales,Ana Torres‐Costoso,Diana P. Pozuelo‐Carrascosa,Vicente Martínez‐Vizcaíno |
| Citations | 47 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.physio.2021.05.008 |
| Fields | Health Professions,Medicine |
| Open Access | true |
| OA Status | hybrid |
| OA URL | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2021.05.008 |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W3166254329 |
| PMID | 34332493 |
| Type | review |
| Year | 2021 |

## Paper authors

- [Rubén Fernández‐Rodríguez](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ruben-fernandez-rodriguez/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention](https://scholariq.org/topics/balance-gait-and-falls-prevention/)

## Paper topics

- [Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention](https://scholariq.org/topics/balance-gait-and-falls-prevention/)
- [Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation](https://scholariq.org/topics/musculoskeletal-pain-and-rehabilitation/)
- [Sports injuries and prevention](https://scholariq.org/topics/sports-injuries-and-prevention/)

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