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Geriatrics & Aging
Meta-analysis
Virtual reality exercise training improves walking capacity and reduces fall risk in older adults
Virtual reality exercise boosts walking and cuts fall risk in older adults
This meta-analysis of 2927 healthy older adults found that virtual reality (VR) based exercise training significantly improved six-minute wa…
Older adults who did VR-based exercise walked farther, moved faster, and felt less afraid of falling, a new analysis of 2,927 people finds.
Jul 6, 2026
Geriatrics & Aging
Sleep Problems Associated With Impaired Gait Quality and Higher Fall Risk in Older Adults
Older adults reporting sleep problems had poorer walking quality and more falls in study
An observational study of 758 community-dwelling older adults found self-reported sleep problems were associated with lower daily-life gait …
Older adults with sleep trouble walked less steadily and fell nearly 50% more often than those who slept well, according to a new study.
medRxiv
Apr 7, 2026