Publication
Clinical Interventions in Aging
Date Published
14 March 2017
Author
Montserrat Otero 1, Izaro Esain 2, Ángel M González-Suarez 1, Susana M Gil 2
Summary
This program was based on low intensity strength and balance exercises, and was carried out with simple, readily available equipment. Sixty five women were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (exercise) or the control group (no exercise). On the basis of the current findings, it is concluded that a program of physical exercise based on low intensity balance and strength exercises, carried out three days a week, during 1 h sessions for a period of 6 months and using simple, readily available, inexpensive materials, produces significant improvements in the muscular strength of the upper and lower limbs, as well as in the static and dynamic balance of women with postmenopausal osteoporosis, in comparison to those in the CG who did not participate in any exercise program.