Effects of exercise on falls, fracture risk and perceived health in osteopenic wome

Completed

• Conditions: Osteopenia; Fracture prevention; Falls prevention; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000369426
• Lead Sponsor: Susan Hourigan

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-07-13
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 110

Inclusion Criteria

Osteopenic as measured by Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) (T score between -1.0 and -2.5) within past 6 months. No medical barriers to exercise twice weekly.Willing to undertake exercise program.

Exclusion Criteria

Musculoskeletal, neurological or cardiovascular pathology limiting ability to undertake exercises.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified