Effect of balance exercise on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
Keywords:
Balance, Exercise, Bone Mineral Density, Post-Menopause, OsteoporosisAbstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a balance exercise programme on bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women. A total of 40 postmenopausal women with low BMD were selected randomly from the Physical Therapy Department of Qasr El Eyni Hospital in Cairo (Egypt). Participants were divided randomly into two equal groups (A and B) of 20 participants. The control group (Group A) received medical treatment (Fosamax, one tablet per week, for 16 weeks). The experimental group (Group B) received the same medical treatment as Group A, as well as the balance exercise programme (sessions of 60 minutes, five days per week, for 16 weeks). BMD was assessed by dual-energy X?ray absorptiometry (DEXA) on the femoral neck before and after the interventions for all participants in both groups (A and B). After the 16 weeks, there was a statistically significant increase in the mean value of BMD in both groups. However, the increase was notably higher (p = 0.001) in Group B. The percentage of increase in BMD was 24.40% in Group A and 80.61% in Group B. Balance exercise might be an effective method for improving BMD in postmenopausal osteoporotic women.
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