The Otago exercise program is a fall-prevention exercise program for the elderly. It was designed to prevent falls by strengthening muscles and improving balance in older adults.

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in older adults. A 2019 Cochrane review of over 100 trials found that structured balance programs (e.g., tai chi, Otago exercises) reduced fall ...

We acknowledge that just as pharmaceutical prescription can have adverse effects40 and is contraindicated in certain patients, clinical judgement needs to apply when prescribing exercise. Nevertheless ...

Objective —To assess the effectiveness of exercise programmes in preventing falls (and/or lowering the risk of falls and fall related injuries) in older people. Design —A review of controlled clinical ...