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Trial reportOsteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA2007

Simple, novel physical activity maintains proximal femur bone mineral density, and improves muscle strength and balance in sedentary, postmenopausal Caucasian women.

C M Young, B K Weeks, B R Beck

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA, 2007. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 22 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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22 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 52 citations in OpenAlex.

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  20. The influence of participation in Better Bones and Balance™ on skeletal health: evaluation of a community-based exercise program to reduce fall and fracture risk.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2012
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

C M YoungSchool of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Griffith University, Gold Coast campus, PMB 50, Gold Coast Mail Centre, Queensland Q. 9726, Australia. cath.young@griffith.edu.au
B K Weeks
B R Beck
Griffith University · AU

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

unlabelledA simple, appealing, physical activity program can be prescribed to reduce the risk of falls in sedentary, postmenopausal, independent-living, Caucasian women. Foot stamping, progressively loaded squats, and in-line dancing positively influence proximal femoral bone mineral density, lower extremity strength, and static and dynamic balance.

introductionFoot stamping, squats exercises, and in-line dancing together create a suitable activity program for sedentary, independent-living older women.

methodsForty-five postmenopausal women not taking medications for bone health were randomly assigned to one of three groups. All groups attended one line dance class per week. Two groups additionally performed progressively loaded squats five times per week. One group also performed four foot stamps, twice daily, five times per week. Broadband ultrasound attenuation (BUA), proximal femur (PF) and lumbar spine (LS) bone mineral density (BMD), squats number, and balance variables were measured.

resultsThere were no differences within or between groups in baseline and follow-up BUA, PF or LS BMD; however, a strong stamp compliance effect was apparent for BUA (r = 0.73) and PF BMD (r = 0.79). Number of squats (p < 0.01) and single leg stance time (p < 0.01) increased, while timed up and go time decreased (p < 0.01) for all participants.

conclusionsLine dancing, particularly in concert with regular squats and foot stamping, is a simple and appealing strategy that may be employed to reduce lower extremity bone loss, and improve lower limb muscle strength and balance, in independent living, otherwise healthy, postmenopausal Caucasian women.

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AgedBone DensityDancingExercise TherapyFemaleFemurHumansMiddle AgedMotor ActivityMuscle StrengthOsteoporosis, PostmenopausalPatient ComplianceProspective StudiesWhite People

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PMID17572834
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