Abstract
Objectives
This work aimed to study the effects of Yi Jin Jing plus Elastic Band Resistance exercise
on bone mineral density at all parts of the body and bone metabolism index levels
in postmenopausal women.
Design
Randomized controlled trial.
Methods
Forty postmenopausal women were randomly assigned equally to the exercise or to the
control group. The control group maintained their lifestyle behaviors unaltered, whereas
the exercise group received Yi Jin Jing plus Elastic Band Resistance exercise. The
primary outcome was overall bone mineral density at each part, and the secondary one
was bone metabolism indicator levels and bone mineral density on both sides.
Results
The results after six months showed increased bone mineral density at all parts of
the body in the exercise group (spine, P = 0.002; thighs, lumbar, and whole body, P < 0.05) and decreased bone mineral density in the control group (trunk, pelvis, and
spine, P < 0.01). In particular, the decrease and increase were greater on the non-preferred
(left) side than on the right side. As for bone metabolism indexes, β-Crosslaps levels
reduced (P = 0.016) and a significant increase in 1,25-(OH)2-D3 (P < 0.001) can be observed in the exercise group.
Conclusions
The results suggested that Yi Jin Jing plus Elastic Band Resistance exercise could
delay the overall decrease of bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, especially
on the non-preferred side. It also increased bone formation metabolite levels and
inhibited bone resorption metabolite levels.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: January 13, 2023
Accepted:
January 10,
2023
Received in revised form:
January 7,
2023
Received:
September 12,
2022
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