FRI0556 Long-term effects of back extensor strengthening exercises on quality of life in women with osteoporosis

Abstract

BackgroundA correlation exists between bone mineral density and physical activity level, suggesting that exercise may increase peak bone mass. Back extensor strength has been of major importance and had a strong effect on quality of life in this population.ObjectivesThe 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.MethodsIn 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.ResultsAt 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.Conclusionsconsidering 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.Disclosure of InterestNone declared

Effectiveness of Physiotherapeutic Group Education in Improving Quality of Life, Physical Performance and Back Extensor Muscle Strength among Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis

“…In addition, women with no history of previous osteoporotic fracture with lower pain scores and being active in exercise programs were shown to have better QOL (45). The nonsignificant and small change could also be due to QOL being affected by other factors such as having better socioeconomic and social support among postmenopausal women (48).…”

“…An 8 weeks of specific BEM strengthening exercises program among women with osteoporosis has been demonstrated to have a positive impact on QOL (48). Even short specific 3-weeks of 5 day per week therapy with both physical agent and non-specific exercises or exercises on its own improved QOL, namely in pain domain (46).…”