Osteoporosis and exercise.
Osteoporosis is a common medical problem. Lifestyle measures to prevent or help treat existing osteoporosis often only receive lip service. The evidence for the role of exercise in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis is reviewed.
Todd
J A
JA
Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, UK. johnatodd@doctors.org.uk
Robinson
R J
RJ
D015519:Bone Density / Q000502:physiology; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013177:Sports