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Osteoporosis and exercise: a review.
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
The Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine, New York
|June 23, 1999
Summary
Regular exercise may improve bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. A review of studies suggests specific exercise protocols can enhance results for this common bone disorder.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Osteoporosis is a prevalent bone disorder disproportionately affecting postmenopausal women.
- The economic burden of osteoporosis is substantial, with annual costs reaching six billion dollars.
- Exercise is being investigated as a cost-effective and accessible intervention for osteoporosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on the efficacy of exercise for osteoporosis.
- To identify key components of successful exercise interventions for bone health.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted using Medline for English-language articles published after 1989.
- Articles focusing on 'exercise' and 'osteoporosis' in major medical journals were selected.
- Prospective studies with at least twenty subjects and historically significant research were reviewed, with emphasis on exercise protocols.
Main Results:
- Significant variability was observed in study quality, design, and exercise interventions.
- Detailed exercise protocols, high participant compliance, and low dropout rates correlated with positive outcomes.
- The literature indicates that exercise can lead to improvements in bone mineral density.
Conclusions:
- Exercise interventions show promise for improving bone mineral density in specific populations with osteoporosis.
- The findings support the development of optimized exercise programs tailored for osteoporosis management.