Osteoporosis is a systemic bone disorder characterised by a reduced bone mass and structural deterioration, increasing the risk of fragility fractures, particularly in women post-menopause. Bone mass and structure can be assessed by scans. Antiresorptive medications are commonly prescribed to reduce bone resorption, preventing further bone loss and thus reducing the possibility of fracture. Exercise can also benefit bone mass and structure but current evidence do not show whether exercise is more, or less, effective in combination with antiresorptive medication. This study will compare the effect of a brief, home-based exercise programme on bone mineral and structural properties in women taking/ not taking antiresorptive medication.
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Femoral neck bone mineral content BMC
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 months and 12 months
Femoral neck bone mineral density BMD
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 months and 12 months