Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Division of Osteoporosis, Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2010 Mar;46(1):69-72.
Osteoporotic vertebra and hip fractures are major causes of dysfunction, disability, mortality and impaired life quality in the ageing population. In the postmenopausal period, exercises prevent rapid bone loss and increase muscle strength, mobility and flexibility thereby decreasing the risk of falls and fractures. Yoga exercises, which have been an inseparable part of Eastern culture for hundreds of years, are now being used in the field of osteoporosis rehabilitation. Yoga has a positive effect on balance, posture, flexibility, and life quality resulting from its effects on balance, stretching, relaxation and strengthening. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of yoga exercises in postmenopausal osteoporotic women on balance and life quality and to compare the results with a classic osteoporosis exercise program.
Twenty-six postmenopausal osteoporotic women over 55 years of age were included in the study. A neuromuscular test battery and the QUALEFFO as a life quality index were used for the assessment of balance and life quality, respectively.
The results showed that yoga education has a positive effect on pain, physical functions, social functions, general
In conclusion, yoga appears to be an alternative physical activity for the rehabilitation of osteoporotic subjects.
骨质疏松性椎体和髋部骨折是导致老年人群功能障碍、残疾、死亡和生活质量下降的主要原因。在绝经后，运动可以预防骨量快速流失，增加肌肉力量、活动能力和灵活性，从而降低跌倒和骨折的风险。瑜伽运动作为东方文化的一个不可或缺的组成部分，已经有几百年的历史，现在被用于骨质疏松康复领域。瑜伽通过平衡、伸展、放松和强化对平衡、姿势、灵活性和生活质量产生积极影响。本研究的目的是评估瑜伽运动对绝经后骨质疏松女性平衡和生活质量的影响，并将结果与经典的骨质疏松运动方案进行比较。
本研究纳入了 26 名 55 岁以上的绝经后骨质疏松女性。使用神经肌肉测试组合和 QUALEFFO 作为生活质量指数分别评估平衡和生活质量。
结果表明，瑜伽教育对疼痛、身体功能、社会功能和总体健康有积极影响。
总之，瑜伽似乎是骨质疏松症患者康复的一种替代身体活动。
