In the authors' words
“Exercise did not improve hip BMD compared with the control group.”
What was measured
- Bone density No difference found
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, low bone density
- How many
- 94
- How long
- 26 weeks
- Exercise
- Balance and functional training
- Cited
- 14 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 19521657
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