Effect of Osteoanabolic Exercises on Gait, Balance & Fear of Fall Among Osteoporotic Females

Group B was instructed for strengthening exercises of ten major muscle groups that include Biceps, Triceps, Pectoralis Major, Deltoid, Latissimus Dorsi, Abdominals, Back Extensors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps and Calf. The intensity of the weight-bearing exercises was calculated using 1 Repetition Maximum (RM) method.

Group C was performed Osteoanabolic exercise divided into two different phases:

Aerobic Conditioning Phase Participants were instructed to walk on treadmill for 30-60 min. The intensity of the exercises was 55-75% MHR, calculated by Karvonen method. Intensity gradually raised up to the Targeted Heart Rate (THR). Once the THR is achieved the intensity was gradually decelerated and patient proceeded for the cool-down phase. The participants performed 3 days per week for 12 weeks on alternative days.

Anaerobic (Resistance) Conditioning Phase Resistance training was started on every alternative day of the aerobic conditioning (3 days per week) for 45 min. The intensity of the weight-bearing exercises was calculated using 1 RM method. Resistance training muscle and protocol was the same as for Group B. The participants performed warm-up and cool down similar to that of group A and group B.

Warm-up exercises were performed by the participants on a cycle ergometer for a duration of 5-10 minutes. Group A was advised to start walking at a comfortable speed on a treadmill for the duration of 30-60 minutes; the intensity of the exercises was 55-75% of MHR, calculated by using a Karvonen method. Initially with the minimum intensity that was gradually raised up to the intensity of Targeted Heart Rate (THR). Once the THR is achieved the intensity was gradually decelerated and patient proceeded for the cool-down phase for 5-10 min.