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. 2012 Sep 12;2012(9):CD007146. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007146.pub3

Comparison 4. Exercise vs exercise.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
4.1 Rate of falls 7   Rate Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
4.1.1 Group exercise: higher intensity multiple components vs lower intensity multiple components 1 227 Rate Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.60 [0.47, 0.76]
4.1.2 Group exercise: resistance training 1x per week vs balance and tone 1 103 Rate Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.73 [0.44, 1.22]
4.1.3 Group exercise: resistance training 2x per week vs balance and tone 1 101 Rate Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.88 [0.67, 1.16]
4.1.4 Group exercise: balance training in workstations vs 'conventional' fall‐prevention exercise class 1 45 Rate Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.81 [0.37, 1.78]
4.1.5 Group exercise: enhanced balance therapy vs conventional physiotherapy post hip fracture 1 133 Rate Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.00 [0.64, 1.57]
4.1.6 Group exercise: square stepping vs walking 1 68 Rate Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.70 [0.23, 2.13]
4.1.7 Group exercise: exercise class + "trail walking" vs exercise class + indoor walking 1 58 Rate Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.45 [0.14, 1.49]
4.1.8 Group exercise + home exercise vs home exercise 1 68 Rate Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.09 [0.74, 1.62]
4.2 Number of fallers 4   Risk Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
4.2.1 Group exercise: higher intensity multiple components vs lower intensity multiple components 1 227 Risk Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.54 [0.35, 0.83]
4.2.2 Group exercise: square stepping vs walking 1 68 Risk Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.64 [0.21, 1.95]
4.2.3 Group exercise: exercise class + "trail walking" vs exercise class + indoor walking 1 58 Risk Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.45 [0.18, 1.13]
4.2.4 Group exercise + home exercise vs home exercise: multiple components 1 68 Risk Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.11 [0.72, 1.70]