In the authors' words
“There is convincing evidence that physical activity effectively slows bone loss in postmenopausal women in a dose-dependent manner.”
What was measured
- Bone density Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Other
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, low bone density
- Exercise
- General physical activity, Walking, Tai chi and qigong
- Cited
- 58 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 19356867
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Similar studies
- A meta-analysis of RCTs found that ground and joint reaction exercise of at least 24 weeks produced small but significant improvements in femoral neck and lumbar spine bone density in postmenopausal women.
- A meta-analysis of 11 trials found mind-body exercises like tai chi, yoga, and qigong improved bone density, sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and fatigue in peri- and postmenopausal women.
- A meta-analysis of eight trials in sedentary postmenopausal women found walking programmes did not significantly change spine bone density but showed a positive effect at the femoral neck.
- A meta-analysis of 18 randomized trials found aerobics, weight-bearing and resistance exercise increased spine bone density in postmenopausal women, and walking also increased hip bone density.