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Exercise and osteoporosis.

M Sinaki1

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|March 1, 1989
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Bone loss occurs when resorption outpaces formation, leading to osteopenia or osteoporosis. Weight-bearing exercises and strengthening activities show promise in maintaining bone mineral density and potentially increasing it.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Gerontology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Bone mass is regulated by the balance between bone formation and resorption.
  • Osteopenia and osteoporosis result from resorption exceeding formation, leading to reduced bone mass and increased fracture risk.
  • Osteoporosis can be classified into postmenopausal (Type I), age-related (Type II), and secondary types based on etiology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the factors influencing bone mass.
  • To explore the role of exercise in bone health.
  • To discuss current and potential therapeutic strategies for bone loss.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of bone physiology and osteoporosis.
  • Analysis of studies on exercise interventions and bone mineral density.

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    • Main Results:

    • Disuse and inactivity contribute to bone loss.
    • Weight-bearing exercises and muscle strengthening correlate with maintained or improved bone mineral density.
    • Evidence suggests strengthening exercises may increase bone density in attached bones.

    Conclusions:

    • Exercise programs, particularly weight-bearing and strengthening activities, may effectively retard age-related bone loss.
    • Pharmacological treatments are available to reduce bone loss in osteoporotic patients.
    • Investigating the underlying cause of osteoporosis is crucial before initiating treatment.