Functional Sensorimotor‐Based Training for Balance and Gait Enhancement in Sedentary Older Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background and Aims: Sensorimotor training has emerged as a promising intervention to enhance gait and balance and potentially reduce fall risk. However, evidence on its effectiveness and the short-term durability of these effects is limited, especially in sedentary older women. This study therefore aimed to investigate the impact of functional sensorimotor-based training on balance, gait performance, and fall risk in this population. Methods: < 0.01. Analyses were performed using SPSS version 25. Results: = 0.001, d = 1.02) indicated the preliminary durability of the sensorimotor training effects over the short-term follow-up. Conclusions: The findings provide preliminary evidence that sensorimotor training may improve lower-limb function, balance, gait, and joint proprioception in sedentary older women. Several motor and sensory outcomes showed notable gains, suggesting that this intervention could support postural control, walk efficiency, and potentially reduce fall risk in geriatric rehabilitation settings. Trial Registration: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) No. IRCT20160815029373N8, Date: 04/07/2025.