Purpose: The prevalence of osteoporosis is 34.9% and 7.4% in women and men, respectively. It is reported in 1 in 5 middle-aged and postmenopausal women in Korea. In osteoporosis, an imbalance between osteoblasts and osteoclasts leads to reduced bone density, resulting in weakened bones and an increased risk of fractures. The T-Score is an index to assess bone density, representing the standard deviation in bone density compared to that of young adults. A T-score of -1.0 or higher is considered normal, -1.0 to -2.5 indicates osteopenia or low bone density, and -2.5 or less indicates osteoporosis. Methods: Patients with a history of femoral or vertebral fractures or osteoporosis, after excluding secondary causes, were eligible for drug therapy. Drug therapy for osteoporosis includes bisphosphonate preparations, female hormone therapy (estrogen), selective estrogen modulators, teriparatide (parathyroid hormone), denosumab, and alendronate. Exercise is widely recommended as it is reported to prevent bone loss, increase bone strength, and mitigate muscle loss, muscle weakness, and balance problems due to aging. Results: Exercise effectively prevents osteoporosis by improving bone density and functions of the muscular and nervous systems. Exercises that apply physical stress to the bone tissue, such as resistance exercises and weight training, are recommended treating osteoporosis. Conclusion: These exercises not only lower the rate of bone density loss but also increase bone density. Therefore, this study aimed to present a theoretical basis for effective management to improve bone density in patients with osteoporosis.
대한스포츠물리치료학회 [Korean Society of Sports Physical Therapy]
설립연도
1992
분야
의약학>물리치료학
소개
스포츠물리치료학의 발전향상과 회원 상호간의 유대강화 및 친목을 도모함을 목적으로 하며 다음 사업을 한다.
1.스포츠물리치료학의 연구발전에 관한 사항.
2.학술지 발간에 관한 사항.
3.스포츠물리치료 정보의 수집 및 교환에 관한 사항.
4.국제 스포츠물리치료 교류에 관한 사항.
5.스포츠물리료학 교육 및 지도에 관한 사항.
6.기타 본회 목적 달성에 관한 사항.
간행물
간행물명
정형스포츠물리치료학회지 [Archives of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy]