Type of Submission
Poster
Keywords
bone mineral density, menopause, postmenopausal women, resistance training
Proposal
Objective: Given the risk of osteoporosis and pathological fractures in postmenopausal women, this study systematically reviews the existing literature to evaluate the effectiveness of resistance training on bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women, aiming to identify a possible intervention for those suffering from low bone mineral density (BMD) post-menopause. Methods: Extensive research across multiple databases was conducted to find articles exploring the relationship between resistance training and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Search parameters included peer-reviewed articles in English published within the last five years, without constraints on the level of intensity, load magnitude, and frequency or duration of training. Each article was rigorously appraised based on the level of evidence and quality. The search yielded ten articles encompassing randomized control trials, quasi-experimental studies, and literature reviews. Results: The research primarily agreed that resistance training positively impacts the bone mineral density of postmenopausal women. The impact, though beneficial, was considered minimal by a majority of the studies. Conclusion: The collective findings support that although high-intensity resistance training has a beneficial impact on bone mineral density (BMD) in post-menopausal women, further research is necessary to determine the best possible outcomes for bone mineral density (BMD) in this population. To standardize the results of this research, specific information regarding intensity, exercise regimen, and frequency are topics of interest for future research.
Creative Commons License
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Publication Date
2024
The Effect of Resistance Training on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
Objective: Given the risk of osteoporosis and pathological fractures in postmenopausal women, this study systematically reviews the existing literature to evaluate the effectiveness of resistance training on bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women, aiming to identify a possible intervention for those suffering from low bone mineral density (BMD) post-menopause. Methods: Extensive research across multiple databases was conducted to find articles exploring the relationship between resistance training and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Search parameters included peer-reviewed articles in English published within the last five years, without constraints on the level of intensity, load magnitude, and frequency or duration of training. Each article was rigorously appraised based on the level of evidence and quality. The search yielded ten articles encompassing randomized control trials, quasi-experimental studies, and literature reviews. Results: The research primarily agreed that resistance training positively impacts the bone mineral density of postmenopausal women. The impact, though beneficial, was considered minimal by a majority of the studies. Conclusion: The collective findings support that although high-intensity resistance training has a beneficial impact on bone mineral density (BMD) in post-menopausal women, further research is necessary to determine the best possible outcomes for bone mineral density (BMD) in this population. To standardize the results of this research, specific information regarding intensity, exercise regimen, and frequency are topics of interest for future research.
