Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Training on Risk of Falling, Walking Capacity, and Quality of Life in Healthy Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Research

Babak Azimi Sanavi, Mahdi Talebpour, Vahid Saatchian, Farzaneh Oveysi Sani, Fateme Mirakhori, Motor Behavior and Sport Management Department, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Sport Management Department, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Imam Reza International University, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Imam Khomeini International University

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on July 30, 2025

Abstract

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This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess virtual reality (VR)-based exercise effects on walking capacity, fall risk, and quality of life in healthy older adults. Five databases were searched up to January 2025. From 56 trials involving ...