RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 FRI0556 Long-term effects of back extensor strengthening exercises on quality of life in women with osteoporosis
JF Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
JO Ann Rheum Dis
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and European League Against Rheumatism
SP 700
OP 700
DO 10.1136/annrheumdis-2017-eular.1754
VO 76
IS Suppl 2
A1 Raeissadat, SA
A1 Khalili, A
A1 Sedighipour, L
A1 Almasi, M Heidari
YR 2017
UL http://ard.bmj.com/content/76/Suppl_2/700.2.abstract
AB Background A 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.Objectives 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.Methods 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.Results 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.Conclusions 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.Disclosure of Interest None declared