Osteoporosis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria are : olders adults (ages 60 -80 years)with osteoporosis (bone densitometry) ; Previously trips or falls ; medical statement for exercise ( cardiologist) and no participating in other activities
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Neurological disease; Epilepsy; Cognitive deficit; Severe visual impairment; Circulatory diseases; Amputation or use of lower limb prosthesis (MMII); History of recent fracture in lower limbs; Hernia, discopathy or severe spondylosis and neoplasia.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Risk of falls and self-efficacy for falls was assessed by the risk of falls through the Brazilian version of falls efficacy (FES); the Functional Reach Test (TAF) to infer about risk of falls; ;Quality of life improvement, assessed by WHOQOL -OLD in each domain of the applied test; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of functional capacity through the 6-minute Walk Test (6MWT) with distance data; ;Lower limb strength outcome, which will be assessed by the 1-Repetition Maximum Test for quadriceps strength; ;Balance assessed with the Biodex Balance System Platform (BBS) ;Global perception of change and satisfaction with treatment / protocol administered through the Patient Global Impression of Change Scale (PGIC) | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco;Universidade Federal de Pernambuco