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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

The association between osteoporosis and static balance in elderly women

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Author(s):
Abreu, D. C. [1, 2] ; Trevisan, D. C. [1] ; Costa, G. C. [1] ; Vasconcelos, F. M. [1] ; Gomes, M. M. [1] ; Carneiro, A. A. [3]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Physiotherapy Course, Dept Biomechan Med & Rehabil Locomotor Syst, Sch Med, Ribeirao Preto FMRP USP, Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[2] FMRP USP, Dept Biomecan Med & Reabilitacao Aparelho Locomot, BR-3900 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[3] FFCLRP USP, Dept Math & Phys, Ribeirao Preto - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL; v. 21, n. 9, p. 1487-1491, SEP 2010.
Web of Science Citations: 27
Abstract

This study aimed at answering the question: do people with high bone loss have greater postural instability? Groups were separated into group 1: women with normal bone mineral density, group 2: women with osteopenia, and group 3: women with osteoporosis. The balance was evaluated in four upright postural situations. Osteoporosis group had greater oscillation in the anteroposterior displacement in all situations compared to control group and the greatest mediolateral displacement in all situations compared to other groups. It is not known whether the presence of osteoporosis can be considered a factor aggravating the postural control. This study aimed at answering the question: do people with high bone loss have greater postural instability? This study was divided into three groups: group 1 (n = 20) consisting of women with normal bone mineral density, group 2 (n = 20) women with osteopenia, and group 3 (n = 20) women with osteoporosis. All the participants were submitted to evaluation of the balance using the Polhemus system in four upright postural situations. Osteoporosis group had greater oscillation in the anteroposterior displacement in all situations compared to control group. The osteoporosis group also showed the greatest mediolateral displacement in all situations compared to other groups. The results suggest that osteoporotic women had the worst balance, possibly due to the more pronounced body changes compared to non-osteoporotic women. (AU)