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Table 3 Summary of exercise prescription variables characteristics

From: Effectiveness of exercise prescription variables to reduce fall risk among older adults: a meta-analysis

Prescription Variables

Grouping criteria

Proportion

Form

Multi-component physical activity

29.41% (n = 15)

Muscle–strengthening activity

13.73% (n = 7)

Mind–body exercise

56.86% (n = 29)

Cycle (week)

 < 8

25.49% (n = 13)

8 ≤ Time < 12

21.57% (n = 11)

12 ≤ Time < 24

39.22% (n = 20)

 ≥ 24

13.73% (n = 7)

Frequency (day/week)

 < 3

54.9% (n = 28)

3

37.25% (n = 19)

 > 3

7.84% (n = 4)

Time (minutes)

 < 30 min

7.84% (n = 4)

30 ≤ Time < 45 min

25.49% (n = 13)

45 ≤ Time < 60 min

21.57% (n = 11)

 ≥ 60 min

45.1% (n = 23)