The impact of regular physical activity on vertebral fractures: Korean nationwide population-based cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vertebral fractures are a common medical issue. Physical activity helps improve bone health and manage the risk of fractures. However, much controversy exists about the association between physical activity and vertebral fractures. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the association between changes in regular physical activity (RPA) and vertebral fractures.

Methods

This study was a nationwide, observational cohort study based on claim data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service. Physical activity level was obtained from self-reported questionnaires from 2009 to 2012. Participants were divided depending on their levels of physical activity and the occurrence of vertebral fractures from 2013 to 2016 was recorded.

Results

The group with sufficient RP

SUBMITTER: Han S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11752946 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature