None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Objective of the study: to verify the efficiency of the balance training, proprioception, and muscle strength exercises concerning the improvement of the functional capacity and quality of life of women with osteoporosis, through validated questionnaires and functional tests. Hypothesis: Proprioception, balance and muscle strength trainings are effective in the falls prevention and reduction of its risk factors, improving the quality of life and functional capacity of patients with osteoporosis, through the acceleration of their motor responses, improving therefore the performance of their daily life activities.
Interventions
Intervention 2 times a week for 18 weeks, 50 patients per group Group 1: exercises of proprioception, balance (Balance was realized in dynamic and static for a period of 30min, Walking on the tips of the toes and the heel, walking sideways, walking for a while with leg contra-lateral arm, standing on one leg, and standing in the tandem position, with gradually increasing the period of permanence in these last two static position. Elastic Jump), and muscular strength (exercisers to the extension
Intervention 2 times a week for 18 weeks, 50 patients per group Group 1: exercises of proprioception, balance (Balance was realized in dynamic and static for a period of 30min, Walking on the tips of the toes and the heel, walking sideways, walking for a while with leg contra-lateral arm, standing on one leg, and standing in the tandem position, with gradually increasing the period of permanence in these last two static position. Elastic Jump), and muscular strength (exercisers to the extension muscles of the knee) and stretching exercisers. group 2: control group Both groups receive treatment clinical (medication) for osteoporosis.
Sponsors
Lucas Emmanuel Pedro de Paiva Teixeira
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
55 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion: Females, ages varying from 55-75, bone mineral density with a T-score below – 2.5 of standard deviation in the spine or femur according to the criteria established by WHO (World Health Organization), with no regular physical exercise practice three months before.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion: severe visual deficiency, severe hearing impairment, important vestibular changes, use of assistive gait devices (orthosis and or prosthesis), absolute contraindications for the practice of physical exercises according to the American College of Sports Medicine, other diseases that may affect muscular strength, balance or flexibility and the use of medications prescribed for the reduction of balance.
Outcome results
None listed