Physical Activity-does it Really Increase Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women? A Review of Articles Published Between 2001-2016
Autor: | Ayelet Dunsky, Devora Hellerstein, Daria Segev |
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Rok vydání: | 2018 |
Předmět: |
Adult
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine medicine.medical_specialty Bone density Osteoporosis Poison control 030209 endocrinology & metabolism Occupational safety and health Bone remodeling 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Bone Density Risk Factors Injury prevention medicine Humans Healthy Lifestyle Exercise Osteoporosis Postmenopausal Aged Bone mineral Bone Density Conservation Agents business.industry Human factors and ergonomics Middle Aged Protective Factors medicine.disease Exercise Therapy Postmenopause Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Physical therapy Female business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
Zdroj: | Current Aging Science. 11:4-9 |
ISSN: | 1874-6098 |
DOI: | 10.2174/1874609810666170918170744 |
Popis: | Background Physical activity is known for its many health benefits; among them being the positive effect on bone health during the life cycle. During childhood, physical stress stimulates bone remodeling and increases density. However, due to hormonal changes during adulthood, and mainly during postmenopause the rate of bone remodeling is slowed down and is less efficient. As a result, argument has arisen in the literature regarding the benefit or harm of physical activity on bone health among postmenopausal women. Objective The study aims to examine the efficacy of physical activity for improving Bone Mineral Density (BMD) in postmenopausal women based on a review of the literature. Methods The articles included in the review were chosen from three databases (PubMed, SPORT Discus with full text and Science Direct). Only publications with intervention studies which provided BMD measures clearly affected by physical activity in postmenopausal women were included. Twelve articles met the criteria for inclusion. Results In general, physical activity had a positive effect on BMD. Exercise prevented bone loss and in some cases, it contributed to the increase in BMD. Conclusion Physical activity may improve BMD in postmenopausal women. However, the exact type of activity, its intensity, its duration and its frequency, are still unclear. Further studies are needed to determine the precise training protocol for postmenopausal women. |
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