Harada Atsushi
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan.
Clin Calcium. 2017;27(1):117-123.
There is insufficient information on the effect of exercise and sports on musculoskeletal health in the elderly. Although the effects of sports are still unclear, the effects of exercise could be significant. For example, exercise improves osteoporosis by increasing bone mineral density and ameliorates sarcopenia by increasing muscle mass, muscular strength, and walking speed. As a result, fall risk is reduced and fracture risk is also likely to improve. Tai Chi is reportedly effective for joint pain and stiffness, and may improve symptoms of osteoarthritis.
关于运动和体育活动对老年人肌肉骨骼健康的影响，目前信息不足。尽管体育活动的效果仍不明确，但运动的影响可能很大。例如，运动通过增加骨密度改善骨质疏松症，并通过增加肌肉质量、肌肉力量和步行速度来改善肌肉减少症。因此，跌倒风险降低，骨折风险也可能改善。据报道，太极拳对关节疼痛和僵硬有效，可能改善骨关节炎症状。
