Determining the Effects of a 4-Week Structured Strength and Flexibility Exercise Program on Functional Status of Subjects with Osteoporosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteoporosis is a systemic disease resulting in low bone mineral density, increased risk of fractures, and falls, muscle weakness, and compromised balance. Nutrition and physical exercise have been shown to be effective in the treatment of low bone mineral density and, with more severe osteoporosis, as adjuncts to pharmaceutical treatments. However, living with osteoporosis may diminish an individual's ability and confidence to perform activities that enhance bone density.

Questions/purposes

This study investigated the following question: In women with osteoporosis, will there be a greater improvement in balance, lower-extremity strength, mobility, and confidence in performing ambulatory activities after participating in a structured exercise program as compared t

SUBMITTER: Sahni P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6778170 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature