What we know so far about postural balance training: An exploratory scoping review of nomenclature and related issues.

Background: Different terms are used to refer to postural balance training, but the ontological debate involving the concepts to pursue nomenclature consensus is unusual.

Objective: The goal of this study was to analyze how often the terms balance, neuromuscular, proprioceptive, functional and sensorimotor training/exercise are used in the literature, and to propose a conceptual critical appraisal to determine the most appropriate terminology to address postural balance exercises.

Methods: A literature search was conducted in the Scopus electronic database.