Abstract
Seven postmenopausal women exercised regularly at moderate intensities (60-80% of maximum heart rate) for eight months on bicycle ergometers. Evaluation of bone mineral density by dual photon absorptiometry revealed a significant (P < 0.01) + 3.55 ± 1.43% (mean ± SE) increase in lumbar spine density in the exercisers compared with the 2.44 ± 0.81% decrease noted in seven sedentary controls. No significant difference in change in femoral neck density was noted between the two groups (+2.51 ± 2.10% v -0.74 ± 0.72% for exercisers and controls, respectively; P > 0.10). Dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D was similar in both groups, as was previous exposure to estrogen replacement therapy. These data provide evidence of a prospective nature that non-weightbearing exercise may be effective in reversing bone loss in healthy postmenopausal women.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 204-209 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1993 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation