Motor Control Exercise in Osteoporotic Women

Osteoporosis Clinical Trial

Official title: Motor Control Exercise Can Reduce Pain and Improve Postural Alignment in Osteoporotic Women With Vertebral Fractures: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The objective of this study was to explore the effectiveness of Motor Control Exercise on pain, postural alignment and spinal curvatures in women with osteoporotic vertebral fractures.

Clinical Trial Description

Osteoporosis is a common metabolic bone disease that usually affects the aging population. It is an important public health problem, due to its association with vertebral and nonvertebral fractures leading to increased morbidity. Vertebral fractures are accompanied by kyphosis, reduced pulmonary function, loss of height, and are often associated with elevated pain while they may also lead to subsequent vertebral fractures. Osteoporotic individuals exhibit kyphosis in the erect standing position, which, in turn, is compensated by the deformation of other parts of the body. Improvement of postural alignment may lead to less stress on the spine, facilitate posture and proper body mechanics and may improve balance. The aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of Motor Control Exercise on pain, postural alignment and spinal curvatures in women with osteoporotic vertebral fracture against the results of a control group that received the basic therapies for osteoporosis. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Osteoporosis
• Postmenopausal

• NCT number: NCT01172574
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: November 2006
• Completion date: January 2008