A 12-week exercise program improves functional status in postmenopausal osteoporotic women: randomized controlled study

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Tamara Filipović · University of Belgrade

Milica Lazović · University of Belgrade

Ana N. BACKOVIĆ

Aleksandar Filipović · University of Belgrade

Aleksandra Ignjatović · University of Nis

Sanja Dimitrijević · University of Belgrade

Kristina Gopčević · University of Belgrade

Abstract

In the present study we found that supervised exercise program in postmenopausal osteoporotic female patients significantly improved their muscle strength and balance and decreased fear of falling. Thus, it is proposed to be a part of clinical protocol for osteoporosis treatment.

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Bone health and osteoporosis research Nutrition and Health in Aging Hip and Femur Fractures

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Published in: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

Volume 57, Issue 1, pp. 120-130

DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.20.06149-3

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A 12-week exercise program improves functional status in postmenopausal osteoporotic women: randomized controlled study

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