Picking your own coach on video may boost balance, study finds
NCT ID NCT06206668
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether watching videos of a person you choose doing balance exercises can improve your balance more than watching a standard video. 165 healthy adults participated. They watched balance exercise videos without moving, and their balance was measured before and after. The goal was to see if the type of person in the video makes a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Action observation videos
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward simple, low-cost ways to improve balance without physical exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study in healthy people, so results may not apply to those with balance disorders. Watching videos alone may not be enough to cause real improvement.
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Centre Tecnològic de Nutrició i Salut Eurecat
Reus, Tarragona, 43203, Spain