Conclusions A multicomponent exercise program of high-speed training combined with simulated functional tasks is promising to enhance functional outcomes .
Due to substantial clinical heterogeneity of the target groups and specific dem and s of exercise modes , it is unclear which exercise program is optimal
Summary Osteoporosis affects many aspects of daily life .
The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effects of exercise interventions on functional outcomes in persons with osteoporosis , in comparison with controls .
Effect of exercise on mobility, balance, and health-related quality of life in osteoporotic women with a history of vertebral fracture: a randomized, controlled trial
Summary The aim of this r and omized controlled trial was to evaluate the effect of a 3-month course of exercises on mobility , balance , disease-specific , and generic health-related quality of life ( HRQOL ) for women with osteoporosis and a history of vertebral fractures . Our results showed that exercises improved their mobility , balance , and HRQOL . Introduction The aim was to evaluate the effect of a 3-month course of circuit exercises plus a 3-h lesson on how to cope with osteoporosis on mobility , balance , and the HRQOL for postmenopausal women ( 60–84 years ) with osteoporosis and a history of vertebral fracture . Our hypothesis was that a 3-month course would have a significantly positive effect on the women 's mobility and balance as well as on their HRQOL . Methods The participants ( 89 ) were r and omized to an intervention group ( IT ) or a control group ( CT )  and assessed at baseline at 3 months and at 12 months with measurement of maximum walking speed ( MWS ) , Timed Up and GO ( TUG ) , Functional Reach ( FR ) , the Quality of Life Question naire issued by the European Foundation for Osteoporosis ( ‘ QUALEFFO-41 ’ ) and the General Health Question naire ( GHQ-20 ) . The sample size was calculated with reference to walking speed ( primary outcome ) , and the statistical approaches used were Student 's t test or the chi-square test . Results At 3 months , better results were registered on the primary outcome , MWS as well as TUG , FR , sum score of GHQ-20 , and “ QUALEFFO-41 : mental function ” in the IT compared with the CT . At 12 months , those in the IT had a better result on the primary outcome , MWS as well as TUG , “ QUALEFFO-41 : total score ” “ QUALEFFO-41 : mental function ” , “ QUALEFFO-41 : physical function ” , and “ QULEFFO-41 : pain ” compared with CT . Conclusion Circuit exercises will improve mobility and health-related quality of life of elderly women with osteoporosis and a history of vertebral fractures
Conclusions A multicomponent exercise program of high-speed training combined with simulated functional tasks is promising to enhance functional outcomes .
Due to substantial clinical heterogeneity of the target groups and specific dem and s of exercise modes , it is unclear which exercise program is optimal
Summary Osteoporosis affects many aspects of daily life .
The aim of this systematic review was to assess the effects of exercise interventions on functional outcomes in persons with osteoporosis , in comparison with controls .