The Effect of Group Training or Spinal Orthosis on Quality of Life and Potential Plasma Markers of Pain in Older Women With Osteoporosis. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Primary purpose was to examine the effects of exercise and use of a spinal orthosis on quality of life (QoL). Secondary, to explore the effects of above-mentioned interventions on plasma levels of potential markers of pain: substance P (SP), calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), and interleukin-6 (IL-6).

Design

Randomized controlled trial.

Setting

Community-dwelling women in Stockholm.

Participants

A total of 113 women aged 60-93 years suffering from back pain and self-reported osteoporosis (n=113).

Interventions

The randomized controlled trial was 3-armed: participation in an equipment exercise group, treatment with an activating spinal orthosis or controls. The intervention time was 6 months.

Main outcome measures

QoL (QUALEFFO-41 an

SUBMITTER: Uzunel E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10757196 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature