title: [Osteoporosis and physical exercise activity].
abstract: Since mechanical stress affects bone mineral density, exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise, is effective for preventing osteoporosis. Exercise activity is useful for preventing falls and fractures in the elderly. However, the appropriate amount and type of exercise must be considered for the elderly with many different diseases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Osteoporosis, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology.
authors.forename: Hiroyasu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Okuizumi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000517:prevention & control*