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Short-duration, Low-impact, High-intensity Osteogenic Loading for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A Quasi-experimental Case Series Analysis

  • By

  • Nektaria Papadopoulou–Marketou

  • Anna Papageorgiou

  • Nikolaos Marketos

  • Panagiotis Tsiamyrtzis

  • Georgios Vavetsis

  • George P Chrousos

  • February 7, 2025

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    Osteoporosis is marked by decreased bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk, particularly in postmenopausal women.

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    The Osteostrong® system involves brief, low-impact, high-intensity exercises aimed at improving BMD and bone microarchitecture.

  • 3

    A study with 147 participants showed significant increases in lumbar spine BMD after 12 months of Osteostrong® intervention.

  • 4

    Subgroup analysis indicated modest improvements in BMD, particularly in women receiving antiresorptive medication.

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    Further randomized trials are needed to validate the efficacy of Osteostrong® due to cautious interpretation of the results.

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Brief, Low-impact, High-intensity Osteogenic Loading in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A Quasi-experimental Case-series Study

  • by Nektaria Papadopoulou–Marketou, Anna Papageorgiou, Nikolaos Marketos, Panagiotis Tsiamyrtzis, Georgios Vavetsis, George P Chrousos

  • February 7, 2025

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