Category: Osteoporosis & Osteopenia
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Fast Weight Lifting, Better Than Slow, for Osteopenia
J Appl Physiol (1985). 2005 Jul;99(1):181-8. Power training is more effective than strength training for maintaining bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Stengel SV, Kemmler W, Pintag R, Beeskow C, Weineck J, Lauber D, Kalender WA, Engelke K. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2005 Jul;99(1):181-8. AbstractPhysical exercise has a favorable impact on bones, but optimum training strategies are…
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Yoga Only Delays Bone Loss in Osteopenic Women
The Effect of Yoga on Markers of Bone Turnover in Osteopenic Women: a Pilot Study. Balk, Judith; Gluck, Melissa; Bernardo, Lisa; Catov, Janet, International Journal of Yoga Therapy;2009, Vol. 19, 63-68 ABSTRACT Weight-bearing exercise is recommended to improve bone density. Hatha Yoga is a popular form of weight-bearing exercise that includes physical postures, stretching, breathing,…
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Vertebral Fractures after Yoga in Women with Osteopenia
Yoga spinal flexion positions and vertebral compression fracture in osteopenia or osteoporosis of spine: case series. Sinaki M. Pain Pract. 2013 Jan;13(1):68-75. [FREE FULL TEXT with good pics] AbstractOBJECTIVE:The objective of this report is to raise awareness of the effect of strenuous yoga flexion exercises on osteopenic or osteoporotic spines. We previously described subjects with…
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Just Squats for Osteoporosis Increases Bone Mineral Content
Maximal strength training in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis or osteopenia. Mosti MP1, Kaehler N, Stunes AK, Hoff J, Syversen U. J Strength Cond Res. 2013 Oct;27(10):2879-86. AbstractCurrent guidelines recommend weight-bearing activities, preferably strength training for improving skeletal health in patients with osteoporosis. What type of strength training that is most beneficial for these patients is…
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Physical Therapy After Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
Significantly fewer refractures after vertebroplasty in patients who engage in back-extensor-strengthening exercises. Huntoon EA, Schmidt CK, Sinaki M. Mayo Clin Proc. 2008 Jan;83(1):54-7. AbstractOBJECTIVE:To determine whether patients with osteoporotic compression fractures would have decreased fracture recurrence or a longer time before refracture after percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) if they also participated in the Rehabilitation of Osteoporosis…