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 .
Resistance training programs on bone related variables and functional independence of postmenopausal women in pharmacological treatment: A randomized controlled trial.
INTRODUCTION Osteoporosis is a chronic disease that leads to bone fragility and is associated with fracture risks and serious consequences for mobility . OBJECTIVE To verify the effects of two linear programs of resistance training ( RT ) on bone mineral density ( BMD ) , functional autonomy ( FA ) , muscular strength and quality of life ( QoL ) of postmenopausal women in pharmacological treatment . STUDY DESIGN R and omized controlled trial , code : RBR-6bqsw8 . METHODS 52 volunteers were distributed into three groups , according to r and omly parallel form : RT3times-per-week ( RT3 , n=20 ) ; RT2times-per-week ( RT2 , n=16 ) and control group ( CG , n=16 ) . The following assessment tools were used : bone mineral density ( BMD ) by dual X-ray absorptiometry , ' Latin America Group for maturity ' ( GDLAM ) protocol for FA , 10RM test for leg exercises and the ' Osteoporosis Assessment Question  naire ' ( OPAQ ) for QoL. The physical activities were planned for 13 months in cycles with different intensities . A two-way ANOVA with Bonferroni post-hoc test were used . RESULTS The results showed that the RT3/week was significantly more efficient ( p<0.05 ) compared with RT2/week , including : All BMD variables , FA ( Δ%=29.3 % ) , leg press at 45 ° ( Δ%=24.97 % ) and OPAQ ( Δ%=20.23 % ) . In addition , both RT3 and RT2 groups were more efficient ( p<0.05 ) compared with CG , including : total BMD ( Δ%=0.09 % ) and ( Δ%=0.06 % ) ; FA ( Δ%=7.1 % ) and RT2 ( Δ%=3.78 % ) ; Leg press at 45 ° ( Δ%=84.1 % ) and ( Δ%=59.1 % ) ; keen extension ( Δ%=15.28 % ) and ( Δ%=20.37 % ) ; OPAQ ( Δ%=57.61 % ) and ( Δ%=37.37 % ) , respectively . CONCLUSION The study showed that both experimental groups presented favorable results for BMD , strength , FA and QoL. However , the RT3 showed the best results compared to other groups after 13 months of intervention
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 .