Feasibility, Safety and Efficacy of OsteoStrong® in Postmenopausal Women with Low Bone Mineral Density: A Pilot Study

Abstract

Osteopenia and osteoporosis is characterised by low bone mineral density (BMD) and associated with increased fracture risk in older adults. OsteoStrong® provides high-intensity progressive resistance training in a supervised setting, which may improve bone health in older adults with poor bone health. This pilot cohort study will primarily investigate the feasibility and safety of a 8-month exercise intervention undertaken by OsteoStrong® in 44 post-menopausal women with low BMD. The study will also determine if this intervention will result in significant improvements in BMD, bone quality, muscle composition and physical function.