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Table 2 Exercise programs based on individual functional status assessed through the physical performance-based tests

From: Effect of a multicomponent exercise program and cognitive stimulation (VIVIFRAIL-COGN) on falls in frail community older persons with high risk of falls: study protocol for a randomized multicenter control trial

SPPB Score

6-m UGS Test

Exercise Programa

0–3

 < 0.5 m/s

A-Disability

4–6

0.5–0.8 m/s

B-Frailty

7–9

0.9–1 m/s

C-Pre-frailty

10–12

 > 1 m/s

D- Robustness

  1. aIf a high risk of falling is detected: TUG (≥ 20 s), UGS (< 0.8 m/s), diagnosis of dementia and/or recurrent falls/falls requiring medical attention in the last year, subjects will be assigned to the “ + ” program, making emphasis on balance training