Osteoporosis. Postmenopausal osteoporosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: exercise therapy + dry needling. Intervention 2: Control group: exercise therapy + sham needle.
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
55 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis 55-75 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Back Extensor Muscle Strength. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Back-Leg-Chest Dynamometer.;Back Extensor Muscle Endurance. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Timed Loaded Standing Test.;Back Extensor Muscle Thickness. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Ultrasonography. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Thoracic Kyphosis. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Flexible Curve.;Lumbar Lordosis. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Flexible Curve.;Quality Of Life. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: The Quality Of Life Questionnaire Of The European Foundation For Osteoporosis.;Fear Of Falling. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: Persian Version Of Falls Efficacy Scale-International Questionnaire.;Severity Of Back Pain. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Visual Analog Scale.;Static Balance. Timepoint: Pre And Post Intervention. Method of measurement: By Using Single Leg Stance Test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAzadeh Shadmehr
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed