Effects of exercise on bone metabolism in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the impact of exercise on bone metabolism in postmenopausal women through meta-analysis, and to offer evidence-based guidance for preventing and managing osteoporosis in this population.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Embase, and other databases using keywords such as "exercise," "postmenopausal women," and "bone metabolism" to identify randomized controlled trials published up to 2024 on the effect of exercise on bone metabolism in postmenopausal women. Studies were selected according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were analyzed using Review Manager 5.4 and Stata17. Study quality was assessed with the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Effect sizes were pooled as standardized mean differences(SMDs)with 95% confidence intervals(CIs</

SUBMITTER: Zhang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477224 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature