ArticleAtencion primaria2022
[Benefits of a community physical exercise program prescribed from primary care for perimenopausal/menopausal women].
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- Associations between physical activity, sleep patterns and diet quality and menstrual health symptoms in midlife: evidence from the 1970 British Cohort Study.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- Effects of Physical Exercise on Symptoms and Quality of Life in Women in Climacteric: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- A comprehensive study of the academic benefits and practical recommendations to include resistance training programs in institutional education.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Review
- [Physical exercise as therapy and prevention of chronic diseases].Atencion primaria · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo measure the benefits of a physical exercise program in a community, through the modifications in quality of life, and perimenopausal-menopausal women physical condition.
settingThe participants were recruited in PC consultations from two health centers in Molina de Segura (Murcia).
participantsWomen between 40 and 70 years old, or under 40 of age diagnosed with early menopause.
designQuasi-experimental study, non-randomized, controlled, open and single-center with 2 parallel branches to study.
interventionExperimental group: ACTIVA Bone Health Program for six months. CONTROL: inactive. MAIN MEASUREMENTS IN BOTH GROUPS: The SF 36 questionnaire was used to measure the Quality of life. PHYSICAL CONDITION: Aerobic condition, flexibility, balance and strength measured with the mile, flamenco, flexibility box tests, and throwing the medicine ball, respectively. Physical activity level through the GPPAQ Questionnaire. Sociodemographic variables were collected and the adherence to the program was measured.
resultsThe quality of life improved in the intervention group compared to the control group, except «Body Pain» dimension (p = 0.412). As regards the intragroup level, all dimensions showed significant improvement except both «Physical Function» (p = 0.263) and «Body Pain» (p = 0.136). The physical capacities that benefited most were aerobic fitness, strength and balance.
conclusionsThe Active Bone Health Physical Exercise Program piloting showed benefits on participants' physical and mental quality of life. In addition, it has been shown that performing a specific physical exercise for premenopausal-menopausal women improves their physical condition.
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