ArticleClinical interventions in aging2013
Muscular strength measurements indicate bone mineral density loss in postmenopausal women.
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- Assessment of isokinetic trunk muscle strength and its association with health-related quality of life in patients with degenerative spinal deformity.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Article
- Relationship of Body Composition with the Strength and Functional Capacity of People over 70 Years.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Balance and muscle strength tests in patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures to develop tailored rehabilitation programs.European journal of translational myology · 2020Article
- Relationships between bone mineral density, body composition, and isokinetic strength in postmenopausal women.Bone reports · 2020Review
- Determinants of bone health in adults Polish women: The influence of physical activity, nutrition, sun exposure and biological factors.PloS one · 2020Article
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- Relationship between muscle performance and DXA-derived bone parameters in community-dwelling older adults.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2017Article
- Validity and test-retest reliability of a novel simple back extensor muscle strength test.SAGE open medicine · 2017Article
- The Relationships among Vitamin D Level, Balance, Muscle Strength, and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Patients with Osteoporosis.Journal of physical therapy science · 2014Article
- Lean Body Mass, Body Fat Percentage, and Handgrip Strength as Predictors of Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women.Journal of mid-life healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe literature is inconsistent and inconclusive on the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) and muscular strength in postmenopausal women.
objectiveTo evaluate the relationship between isokinetically and isometrically determined muscle strength and BMD in postmenopausal women of different age groups.
methodsHealthy postmenopausal women (n = 293; mean age, 54.22 ± 3.85 years) were enrolled in this study. They were grouped by age according to World Health Organization life expectancy: 45-50 years, 51-53 years, 54-56 years, 57-59 years, and 60-64 years. Total BMD, L2-4 BMD, and femoral neck BMD were measured by dual-energy X-ray bone densitometry; isokinetic and isometric muscle strength of the right hip and trunk muscles were measured during contractile exercise. Stepwise regression analysis was used to examine the relationships between BMD and strength measures, controlling for subject age and years since menopause.
resultsResults of stepwise regression showed that hip extensor and flexor strength at 120°/second and back extend strength at 30°/second accounted for 26% total BMD variance among menopausal subjects, 19% L2-4 BMD variance, and 15% femoral neck BMD variance; in postmenopausal women of different age groups, hip extensor and flexor strength at 120°/second and back extend strength at 30°/second accounted for 25%-35% total BMD variance.
conclusionDifferent optimal strength measurements were identified for different age groups. Age-appropriate testing mode can improve detection of osteoporotic fracture risk in early menopause by determining muscular strength reduction related to BMD loss. This may enable early initiation of preventative therapies.
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