THE EFFECT OF A 6-WEEK BALANCE EXERCISE PROGRAM ON BALANCE PARAMETERS IN FRAILTY SYNDROME: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PROSPECTIVE STUDY.

This study assessed the effectiveness of a six-week balance exercise program on balance parameters and fall frequency in geriatric patients with frailty syndrome. This randomized prospective study evaluated a total of 216 patients after referral to a physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic. Participants were divided into group 1 (flexibility exercises) and group 2 (balance exercises, including kinesthetic ability trainer [KAT] balance exercises, and flexibility exercises).