Comparative study between different lines of treatment of osteoporosis [diet, exercise and drugs]

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different lines of treatmentof osteoporosis and compare between them at the end of the study. The studyincluded 3 groups. The first group received diet [calcium rich food], thesecond group practices weight bearing exercise such as walking. Meanwhile,patients in the third group received drugs [calcitonin/ or estrogen] dependingupon their preference over a period of 12 months. The results revealed thatthere was a statistically significant difference between the 3 groups, whereparticipants practicing regular weight bearing exercise had more positiveeffect on maintenance of spinal bone density, self perceived health,functional fitness and psychological well being than participant on drugs ordiet