Naslov
Physical activity as an important factor in preventing Osteoporosis

Autori
Slavica Babić1, Stjepan Jelica1, Josip Šubarić2, Mirsad Muftic3

Izvornik
South Eastern Europe Health Sciences Journa (2233-0186) 3 (2013), 1; 63-68

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
physical inactivity, osteoporosis, education.

Sažetak
ABSTRACT Aim Beside its educative aspect, this study aimed to point out the possibilities in suppression of osteoporosis through physical activity. Methods 25 osteopenia patient were included in the study. The patients were advised to undertake regular physical activity consisting of the therapeutic exercises combined with the Pilates exercises. First, an estimate of the physical condition of the subjects was made and an appropriate physical exercise program was formulated for each patient. The patients executed the assigned exercise program three times a week for 45 minutes for 12 months, after which period the HAQ questionnaire was re-administered. Results At the start 68% subjects had significant difficulties with getting up, walking, performing household chores and maintaining hygiene. The remaining 32% required assistance to perform the above activities. Of 17 (68%) subjects with significant difficulties with getting up, 14 (56%) improved to be able to perform the activity independently. Of 24 (96%) subjects with significant difficulties with maintaining hygiene, at the end 8 (32%) were able to perform the activity without any difficulties. Of 18 (72%) subjects that had difficulties in performing the everyday household chores, at the end 7 (28%) were able to perform the activities without any help. Of the 18 (72%) subjects with significant difficulties with walking, 7 (28%) were able to perform the activity without difficulties at the end of the study. Conclusion Physical activity is an important factor in prevention of osteoporosis. Prevention should start in childhood with continued physical activity throughout the life. Key words: physical inactivity, osteoporosis, education.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kognitivna znanost (prirodne, tehničke, biomedicina i zdravstvo, društvene i humanističke znanosti)

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