Reducing the risk of falls through proprioceptive dynamic posture training in osteoporotic women with kyphotic posturing: a randomized pilot study.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the effect of a proprioceptive dynamic posture training program on balance in osteoporotic women with kyphotic posture.


METHODS
Subjects were randomly assigned to either a proprioceptive dynamic posture training program or exercise only group. Anthropometric measurements, muscle strength, level of physical activity, computerized dynamic posturography, and spine radiography were performed at baseline and 1 mo.


RESULTS
At the 1-mo follow-up, three groups were formed on the basis of the baseline computerized dynamic posturography results. In general, groups 1 and 2 had no significant change at 1 mo, whereas group 3 improved balance significantly at 1 mo.


CONCLUSIONS
The subjects who had abnormal balance and used the proprioceptive dynamic posture training program had the most significant improvement in balance. Improved balance could reduce the risk of falls.
Sinaki
Mehrsheed
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
Lynn
Susan G
SG
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010146:Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D010865:Pilot Projects; D004856:Postural Balance; D011187:Posture; D011434:Proprioception