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International Journal of Osteoporosis and Metabolic Disorders

Year: 2014 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 1 | Page No.: 12-19
DOI: 10.3923/ijom.2014.12.19
Effect of Physical Exercise on Bone Mineral Density: A Cross-sectional Study in India
Arpita Chatterjee

Abstract: Osteoporosis, characterized by low Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissues is one of the major public health problem and is also increasing in developing world. Osteoporotic fracture entails high health care costs, frequently associated with loss of quality of life with an increased mortality risk. Physical activity has beneficial effects on the skeleton by contributing significantly to attainment of peak bone mass. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 26 volunteers (8 male and 18 female) were enrolled to understand of BMD profile, using Furuno Ultrasound Bone Densitometer CM 200, where dance movements is admitted as a form of physical activity. Controls (n = 25) were participants frequency matched to cases by age, sex, similar lifestyle and food habit except they do not practice dance movements. Results revealed that physical activity in regular manner showed higher bone strength. The BMD, as judged by T-scores were under normal value (-1.0) in cases but the value was lower (-1.2) in control group. Beside 16% of control participants showed presence of osteopenia and in 4% case osteoporosis. This result supports the fact that the physical exercise has a potential to increase the health status of any age group by eliciting positive changes in certain aspects of physical fitness and healthy wellbeing. The frequency of decreased value of BMD in controls with increasing age significantly constitutes a high-risk group for osteoporosis and future fractures.

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Arpita Chatterjee , 2014. Effect of Physical Exercise on Bone Mineral Density: A Cross-sectional Study in India. International Journal of Osteoporosis and Metabolic Disorders, 7: 12-19.

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