title: The effects of trunk stabilization exercise on bone density after menopause.
abstract: [Purpose] This study examined the effect of low intensity exercise on bone density by conducting trunk stabilization exercise on females after menopause for 24 weeks. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty three female subjects over 47 years old and under the age of 53 were selected and 16 for experimental group and 17 for control group were randomly selected. Experimental group had performed spinal and pelvic stabilization exercise 30 minutes a day, 5times a week, for 24 weeks. Except for the daily life, control group did not participate in any characteristic movement. Bone density of every member in experimental group was measured using average value of bone density of 1st-4th lumbar through quantitative computer tomography. [Results] There was a meaningful difference in only control group about measured value of bone density within each group, experimental and control group, but there was no meaningful difference in measured value of bone density between two groups, experimental group and control group. [Conclusion] Through this research, we could see the fact that although trunk stability exercise could not change bone density meaningfully, it could maintain bone density. In the future, it is randomly necessary to study things related this because results of researches can show different results according to exercise intensity, exercise period, age, weight, hormone status and mediation period. It is considered that it will help to prevent and treat patients with osteoporosis a lot.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Sehan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jeong-Il
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Sehan University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Dae-Keun
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Jeong
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, Mokpo Mirae Hospital, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hyun
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Choi
keywords: Bone mineral density; Computer tomography; Low intensity exercise
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