The effect of exercise on balance function in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

A growing body of studies has examined the effect of exercise on balance function in stroke patients, with conflicting findings. This study aimed to investigate the effect of exercise on balance function in stroke patients and to determine the optimal exercise prescription for stroke patients. We conducted an extensive search across various databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, Cochrane, and Scopus. The search was conducted until March 11th, 2024. Data were pooled using the weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95