title: Long-term effects of back extensor strengthening exercises on quality of life in women with osteoporosis.
abstract: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the long-term effect of back extensor strengthening exercises on health-related quality of life (QOL) in women with osteoporosis. In this randomized clinical trial, 183 women with osteoporosis were treated with pharmacotherapy and weight-bearing and balance-training exercises. The case group additionally performed back extensor exercises at home. Patients filled out the Persian version of the Short Form (SF-36) QOL questionnaire at baseline and 6 months post treatment. At the end, all physical and mental parameters of the SF-36 questionnaire improved significantly in the case group, except for one subscale of mental health, compared to the control group. In the control group, only some physical health dimensions (bodily pain, role limitation, physical function, vitality), and mental health status as a mental health subscale improved. In conclusion, considering a major impact of back extensor exercises on improving QOL in women with osteoporosis over the long term, these exercises should be prescribed in routine management of these patients.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Boo-Ali Hospital , Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.
authors.forename: Ahmad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khalili
authors.affiliation: b Boo-Ali Hospital , Islamic Azad University , Tehran Medical Branch, Tehran , Iran.
authors.forename: Minoo Heidari
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Almasi
authors.affiliation: c Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.
authors.forename: Seyed Ahmad
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Raeissadat
authors.affiliation: d Clinical Research Development Center of Shahid Modarres Hospital , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.
authors.forename: Leyla
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sedighipour
authors.affiliation: e Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center , Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Tabriz , Iran.
authors.forename: Yaghoub
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Salek Zamani
authors.affiliation: f Omid Rehabilitation Center , Tehran , Iran.
authors.forename: Mohammad Reza Omid
authors.initials: MRO
authors.lastname: Zohoor
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D064131:Back Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011788:Quality of Life; D055070:Resistance Training / Q000379:methods*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013995:Time; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents
keywords: Back extensor strengthening; osteoporosis; women