The effect of non-pharmacological interventions on bone health among patients with low bone mass: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Low bone mass represents a critical period for "watchful waiting" interventions to prevent osteoporosis. This systematic review provides a comprehensive overview of non-pharmacological interventions for patients with low bone mass.

Methods

We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for improving bone health outcomes in participants with low bone mass. Publications were collected from three databases. A meta-analysis was performed for outcomes reported in three or more articles, with changes in outcomes expressed as mean differences (MD) or standardized mean differences (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Results

A total of 26 eligible articles were included. Exercise i

SUBMITTER: Na X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12727616 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature