The effects of functional exercise on healthy aging in women over 60 years of age: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hugo Rodríguez-Otero, Pablo Hernandez-Lucas, Juan Lopez-Barreiro, Raquel Leirós-Rodríguez

Department of Functional Biology and Health Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Universidade de Vigo, Campus A Xunqueira, 36005, Pontevedra, Spain. Electronic address: [email protected] of Functional Biology and Health Sciences, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Universidade de Vigo, Campus A Xunqueira, 36005, Pontevedra, Spain. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Healthy aging is a major public health priority, particularly for women, who have a longer life expectancy and a high prevalence of conditions associated with frailty, sarcopenia, and loss of functional independence. Therefore, the objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effects of functional exercise on physical and psychosocial outcomes in women over 60 years of age.

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Research summary

The paper claims that functional exercise positively affects physical and psychosocial outcomes in women over 60 years of age. This research is relevant as it addresses interventions that may enhance healthy aging and functional independence, which are critical aspects of longevity.

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