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Osteoporosis: exercise therapy, pre- and postdiagnosis.

T A Stacey1

  • 1Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, CA 90609.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
|June 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Physical exercise can increase bone mineral content in postmenopausal women, offering a safe and effective treatment for osteoporosis. Specific extension exercises may help prevent fractures in diagnosed individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Orthopedics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Accelerated bone loss in postmenopausal women presents a significant public health challenge due to fracture-related healthcare costs.
  • Current therapies for osteoporosis often focus on maintenance rather than increasing bone mineral content.
  • Physical exercise is an underutilized, low-risk therapeutic option for bone loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on exercise therapy for involutional osteoporosis.
  • To determine if exercise increases fracture risk in diagnosed women.
  • To identify effective exercise modalities for osteoporosis treatment and prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of conservative, non-invasive approaches to osteoporosis.

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  • Analysis of studies on physical activity and bone mineral content.
  • Examination of exercise interventions for postmenopausal bone loss.

    • Main Results:

    • Studies indicate physical exercise can increase bone mineral content, not just maintain it.
    • Extension exercises appear crucial for preventing further fractures in individuals with osteoporosis.
    • Exercise therapy demonstrates a low incidence of adverse effects compared to other treatments.

    Conclusions:

    • Physical exercise is a viable and effective treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis.
    • Specific exercises, particularly extension movements, are important for fracture prevention.
    • Further research should explore optimal exercise protocols for managing involutional osteoporosis.