Eligibility criteria and recruitment
Older adults who scored ≥ 52 points (up to a maximum of 56 points) on the Berg Balance Scale (The participants were recruited from the municipality’s primary healthcare units, parks, squares, and churches (Petrolina, PE, Northeast Brazil). The study was publicized through radio commercials, local news, Facebook and Instagram. After being told of the study’s goals and consenting to them, each participant signed an informed consent form.