Trial reportHealth and quality of life outcomes2012
Effects of physical therapy on quality of life in osteoporosis patients - a randomized clinical trial.
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- The effects of person-centered or other supportive interventions in older women with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures-a systematic review of the literature.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2017Pooled it
- Facilitators and barriers to exercise adherence in patients with osteopenia and osteoporosis: a systematic review.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2017Pooled it
- [Impact of osteoporosis on physical performance parameters of middle-aged and elderly individuals-a cross-sectional study].Orthopadie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2023Trial
- Promoting and impeding factors for exercise in patients with osteopenia or osteoporosis: A systematic review.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2026Review
- Effect of Exercises on Quality of Life in Patients with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis - Randomized Trial.Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences · 2019Article
- Long-term experiences of pain after a fragility fracture.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2018Article
- Efficacy of high intensity laser therapy in the treatment of male with osteopenia or osteoporosis: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.Journal of physical therapy science · 2017Article
- A painful, never ending story: older women's experiences of living with an osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2016Article
- Impact of pregnancy on back pain and body posture in women.Journal of physical therapy science · 2016Article
- Quality of Life Is Related to Social Support in Elderly Osteoporosis Patients in a Chinese Population.PloS one · 2015Article
- Effectiveness of sling exercise for chronic low back pain: a systematic review.Journal of physical therapy science · 2014Review
- TRX Suspension Training: A New Functional Training Approach for Older Adults - Development, Training Control and Feasibility.International journal of exercise scienceArticle
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Abstract
summaryThe aim of this prospective randomized single-center study was to investigate whether sling exercise therapy is superior to conventional exercises in osteoporosis patients.
backgroundPatients with osteoporosis frequently experience fractures of the vertebral body, which may cause chronic back pain and other symptoms. These, in turn, may lead to immobilization, muscular atrophy, and restrictions in activities of daily living. The situation can be improved with specific medication and physiotherapy. We explored the effects of a variety of physical treatments on activities of daily living in patients with osteoporosis.
methodFifty patients were randomly allocated to two treatment groups. Group A received traditional physiotherapy (PT) while group B underwent sling exercise therapy (ST). Both treatments were given twice a week for three months. The results of the treatment were registered on the quality of life questionnaire (Qualeffo-41) devised by the International Osteoporosis Foundation. After a further three months with no specific exercise treatment, we again tested all patients in order to draw conclusions about the long-term effects of both types of exercise.
resultsForty-four patients (88%) completed the study. Patients were assigned to small groups (a maximum of 5 patients in each group) and thus received individual attention and motivation. Quality of life was improved in both groups; a significantly greater improvement was registered in patients who performed sling exercises (Global score Qualeffo: p = 0.002).
conclusionThe test results confirm the known positive effects of physical therapy on the quality of life of osteoporosis patients, as well as the fact that sling exercises are a sound alternative treatment for this condition.
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