Can a special stretching technique help older adults with muscle loss stay steady on their feet?

This trial tests whether adding proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) exercises—a technique that involves stretching and contracting muscles—to a standard exercise program improves balance and mobility in adults aged 65 and older with sarcopenia, a condition marked by age-related muscle loss. Participants are split into two groups: one doing conventional exercises alone and the other doing conventional exercises plus PNF, both for 10 weeks. Researchers measure changes in balance, walking ability, fear of falling, and mood to see if the added PNF makes a meaningful difference.