title: [Evaluation of exercise as a preventive therapy for osteoporosis].
abstract: Osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures have become an epidemic in the industrialized world. Osteoporosis, low bone mass, is a silent condition with microarchitectural deterioration of the bone structure leading to decreased bone strength and osteoporotic fractures. Physical activity has been advocated as offering a potential means to increase and maintain bone mineral density. Previous cross-sectional studies showed that there is a strong association between exercise and bone mineral density, especially in athletic individuals. However, there might be a self-selection bias; i.e. individuals with larger muscles and bones are more likely to choose an athletic lifestyle. Although there is a report that physical activity is associated with a reduced risk for hip fracture among older community-dwelling women, the effects of vigorous exercises building bone mass is modest and considerably less than bisphosphonates. The proper evaluation of exercise as a preventative therapy for osteoporosis should focus on prevention of falls or osteoporotic fractures.
authors.affiliation: Rheumatosurgery, Osaka City University Medical School, Japan.
authors.forename: Tatsuya
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Koike
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000367:Age Factors; D015519:Bone Density; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013177:Sports / Q000502:physiology