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01-10-2007 | Original Article

Effect of low-intensity back exercise on quality of life and back extensor strength in patients with osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial

Authors: M. Hongo, E. Itoi, M. Sinaki, N. Miyakoshi, Y. Shimada, S. Maekawa, K. Okada, Y. Mizutani

Published in: Osteoporosis International | Issue 10/2007

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.

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Title: Effect of low-intensity back exercise on quality of life and back extensor strength in patients with osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: M. Hongo
E. Itoi
M. Sinaki
N. Miyakoshi
Y. Shimada
S. Maekawa
K. Okada
Y. Mizutani
Publication date: 01-10-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Osteoporosis International / Issue 10/2007
Print ISSN: 0937-941X
Electronic ISSN: 1433-2965
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-007-0398-9

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Effect of low-intensity back exercise on quality of life and back extensor strength in patients with osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Summary

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Summary

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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