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The study aims to investigate the effects of weight bearing exercise on bone density and falls in elderly women.

February 22, 1997BMJOpen Access

Controlled trial of weight bearing exercise in older women in relation to bone density and falls: Table 1

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The study aims to investigate the effects of weight bearing exercise on bone density and falls in elderly women.
Conducted a controlled trial focusing on elderly women
Implemented a weight bearing exercise program
Monitored outcomes related to bone density and fall rates.
Showed improvements in bone density associated with weight bearing exercise
Reported a significant reduction in falls among participants engaging in the exercise program.

Implication

Controlled trial examines weight bearing exercise effects on bone density and falls in elderly women, suggesting beneficial impacts.

Abstract

Studies of the effects of different exercise programmes on bone in postmenopausal women have produced different conclusions, but few have targeted elderly women specifically. We report a controlled trial of weight bearing exercise in this clinically important population

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McMurdo et al. (1997) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a22e37dba63ba012a208242 https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.314.7080.569

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Controlled trial examines weight bearing exercise effects on bone density and falls in elderly women, suggesting beneficial impacts.

Controlled trial of weight bearing exercise in older women in relation to bone density and falls: Table 1

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Controlled trial of weight bearing exercise in older women in relation to bone density and falls: Table 1

Key Points

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Abstract

Discussion

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