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• Falls in older individuals are a major public health concern.
• Exercise interventions have been shown to prevent falls.
• Exercise can improve cognitive function, specifically executive function.
• Central and peripheral neurological changes contribute to improvements in strength and balance through exercise.
• Proper balance requires the coordination of various muscles and their relationship to neurological function.
• Improved balance through exercise is likely a result of central and peripheral neurological adaptation.
• Balance training combined with resistance training, incorporating elements of balance, strength, and movement, is most effective in preventing falls.

Reference #1: Sherrington C, Michaleff ZA, Fairhall N, Paul SS, Tiedemann A, Whitney J, Cumming RG, Herbert RD, Close JCT, Lord SR. Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2017;51(24):1750.

Reference #2: Sherrington C, Fairhall N, Kwok W, et al. Evidence on physical activity and falls prevention for people aged 65+ years: Systematic review to inform the WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary Behaviour. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 17, 144 (2020).