Effect of a Balance Training Program on Pain and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Osteopenic Women

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1 Student Research Committee, MSc of Occupational Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

2 MSc of Occupational Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 Professor, Department of Basic Sciences, School of Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background and Aim: Osteoporosis (OP) is the most common metabolic bone disease described by loss of bone mass and micro architectural deterioration of bone tissue, which causes serious problems for women. In Iran, more than 70% of women and 50% of men over age 50 are osteopenic. The most common conditions associated with OP are pain, mobility restrictions, functional reduction, psychological consequences, and secondary chronic disorders due to fracture which lead to reduced quality of life.The purpose of the present study was to assess the effects of balance exercise program on pain and quality of life in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Materials and Methods: In the present randomized, double- blind trial, a total of 48 postmenopausal osteopenic women, aged 48-65 years (-1Results: A significant improvement was noted in the quality of life at the end of the exercise program in the balance exercise group. Pain significantly decreased in spine, upper, and lower extremities in the balance exercise group compared with those of the control group (P< 0.01).
Conclusion: Using common treatment of osteoporosis plus balance exercises improve the quality of life and decreases pain in women with postmenopausal osteopenia.

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 7, Issue 1
March and April 2018
Pages 42-50

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  • Receive Date: 26 December 2016
  • Revise Date: 21 February 2017
  • Accept Date: 13 March 2017
  • First Publish Date: 21 March 2018

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