Effects of exercise on bone density and physical performance in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postmenopausal bone loss and decreased physical performance are commonly presented issues. This study aimed through systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the benefits of adding exercise to medicine/supplements in postmenopausal women.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted of four electronic databases for articles published from inception to December 2023. Clinical controlled trials comparing the effect of additional exercise and medicine/supplements alone in postmenopausal women were included. The outcomes studied were bone mineral density (BMD) and physical performance. The quality of evidence was evaluated by the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE).

Results

Nineteen articles with 1249 participants were

SUBMITTER: Hsu HH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11626542 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature