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Published on in Vol 9 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/85070, first published .
Senior woman doing balance exercises in a physical therapy clinic, with a computer screen showing shapes.

Effects of Pure Cognitive Training on Gait and Balance in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effects of Pure Cognitive Training on Gait and Balance in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Xiaohan Li   1, 2 , MSc, MPT ;   Yat Leung Chan   1 , BScPT ;   Guoshi Liang   1 , MSc ;   Cheuk Hin Lau   1 , BScPT ;   Tsz Yau Yuki Lam   1 , BScPT ;   Chak Hang Lam   1 , BScPT ;   Tsz Wing Chan   1 , BScPT ;   Hoi Kei Cheung   1 , BSc ;   Wayne Lap Sun Chan   1 , BScPT, PhD ;   Chun Liang Hsu   1 , PhD ;   Freddy Man Hin Lam   1 , BScPT, PhD

1 Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, China (Hong Kong)

2 Department of Allied Health, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Victoria, Australia

Corresponding Author:

  • Freddy Man Hin Lam, BScPT, PhD
  • Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • 11 Yuk Choi Road, Hung Hom
  • Kowloon
  • China (Hong Kong)
  • Phone: 852 27666720
  • Email: freddy-mh.lam@polyu.edu.hk