Journal of Osteoporosis and Physical Activity
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Pérola Grinberg Plapler

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  Education and Physical Activity in Osteoporosis
  Author(s): Pérola Grinberg Plapler, Thais Rodrigues Pato Saron and Márcia Uchoa De RezendePérola Grinberg Plapler, Thais Rodrigues Pato Saron and Márcia Uchoa De Rezende
  
  Background: Brazil´s life expectancy is increasing as is the incidence of osteoporosis. As we have a fair number of illiterates in the country, we created a basic educational program for patients with osteoporosis. Methods: In a retrospective study, 49 patients (average age of 66.6 years) who participated in the program were asked to answer the Osteoporosis Assessment Questionnaire (OPAQ) at baseline and at the reassessment (average of 23.4 months, range 6 to 46 months). At the reassessment, patients were also asked to answer questions on their current medication, physical activity, existence and location of pain and number of falls and fractures before and after the educational program. Results: The results showed that 80% were taking the correct medications for osteoporosis, 48% of the pain was back pain, falls .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9509.1000118

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