Abstract

Methodology. Experimental study type randomized clinical trial in parallel groups and single blind. The experimental group performed a blocked motor relearning exercise program for 6 months, 3 times a day for 45 minutes. The control group continued with their usual activities. The risk of falling was evaluated using the Tinetti test and the covariates muscular strength, dynamic stability and fear of falling through the Senior Fitness test and Falls Efficacy Scale respectively pre and post exercises. Intergroup comparisons of fall risk variations and covariates were performed using ANCOVA. In all cases a p < 0.05 was adopted and the calculations were carried out in SPSS 27. Results. The sample consisted of 100 subjects, 60% men and 40% women, with an age range of 67 to 81 years. After 6 months of training, the experimental group reduced their risk of falling by 5 points, muscle strength improved by 60%, dynamic stability by 69% and fear of falling decreased by 32 points compared to the control group. (p < 0.05). Conclusion. Motor re-learning physical activity significantly decreased the risk of falling in institutionalized older people through favorable changes in lower-limb muscle strength, dynamic stability, and fear of falling in its participants.