The role of physical exertion in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
Pindel, B.; Pluskiewicz, W.
Chirurgia Narzadow Ruchu i Ortopedia Polska 62(4): 349-352
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-479X PMID: 9471411 Document Number: 473816
The prevention of osteoporosis consists of two components: building up high peak bone mass and reducing the rate of bone loss during menopause and aging. The animal trials prove positive influence of physical activity on bone mass but retrospective studies in humans are not quite confirmative. Prospective trials on large populations indicate positive role of physical activity in humans. The weight exercises show the best results. Proper long-term physical activity contributes both to gaining high peak bone mass in the young and to slowing down the rate of bone loss (in conjunction with pharmacotherapy) in the elderly.