Abstract
Summary: Randomized controlled study in 80 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis was conducted to investigate the effect of a home-based, simple, low-intensity exercise. Low-intensity back-strengthening exercise was effective in improving the quality of life and back extensor strength. Introduction and hypothesis: Back-strengthening exercise is effective in increasing back extensor strength and decreasing risk of vertebral fractures. We hypothesized that a home-based, simple, low-intensity exercise could enhance back extensor strength and improve the quality of life and/or spinal range of motion in postmenopausal women in a short-term follow-up. Methods: Eighty postmenopausal women with osteoporosis were randomly assigned to a control group (n=38) or an exercise group (n=42). Subjects were instructed to lift their upper trunk from a prone position antigravity and maintain the neutral position. Isometric back extensor strength, spinal range of motion, and scores for quality of life were evaluated at baseline and 4 months. Results: Back extensor strength significantly increased both in the exercise group (26%) and in the control group (11%). Scores for quality of life increased in the exercise group (7%), whereas it remained unchanged in the control group (0%). There was a significant difference in quality of life score between the groups (p=0.012). Conclusions: Low-intensity back-strengthening exercise was effective in improving the quality of life and back extensor strength in patients with osteoporosis.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 1389-1395 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Osteoporosis International |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 Oct |
Keywords
- Back extensor
- Exercise
- Osteoporosis
- Postmenopausal
- Quality of life
- Strength
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism