Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research
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Abstract

Exercise and Osteoporosis Prevention

Michelle Gray

Osteoporosis is known as the “silent disease” because there are no outward signs or symptoms until a fracture
occurs. Low bone mineral density (BMD) is the leading cause of fracture among older adults and increases mortality
and morbidity rates. Exercise interventions reduce fracture-risk; however, different types of exercises produce
different results. Based on findings, daily physical activity, walking, running, resistance, and power training all
promote BMD development. Yet, resistance training may be most effective of exercise interventions. More
specifically, high-velocity resistance training leads to greater increases in BMD than traditional resistance training
and results in fewer injuries than power training.