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Guidelines and Evidence for Exercise as a Strategy to Prevent Low-Trauma Fractures: Insights from the Osteology Umbrella Association (DVO)

  • By

  • Wolfgang Kemmler

  • Daniel Schoene

  • Matthias Kohl

  • Friederike Thomasius

  • Franz Jakob

  • Katharina Kerschan-Schindl

  • Uwe Lange

  • Stefan Peters

  • Simon von Stengel

  • February 16, 2026

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    Low-trauma fractures pose significant challenges due to their impact on individuals and healthcare systems in aging populations.

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    Exercise is a promising intervention for preventing fractures related to osteoporosis by improving bone strength and reducing falls.

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    The DVO guideline aims to provide tailored exercise recommendations for individuals aged 45 and older at risk for osteoporotic fractures.

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    Target groups for the guideline include community-dwelling men and postmenopausal women with varying bone mineral density and fall risk.

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    The guideline emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, involving various professional societies and stakeholders in fracture prevention.

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Guidelines and Evidence for Exercise as a Strategy to Prevent Low-Trauma Fractures: Insights from the Osteology Umbrella Association (DVO)

  • by Wolfgang Kemmler, Daniel Schoene, Matthias Kohl, Friederike Thomasius, Franz Jakob, Katharina Kerschan-Schindl, Uwe Lange, Stefan Peters, Simon von Stengel

  • February 16, 2026

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