Physical activity, falls, and fractures among older adults: a review of the epidemiologic evidence.

نویسندگان

  • E W Gregg
  • M A Pereira
  • C J Caspersen
چکیده

OBJECTIVES Assess the relationship between physical activity and risk for falls and osteoporotic fractures among older adults. DESIGN Review and synthesis of published literature. MEASUREMENTS We searched the literature using MEDLINE, Current Contents, and the bibliographies of articles identified. We included randomized controlled trials (RCT) of the effects of physical activity on the incidence of falls and case-control and prospective cohort studies of the association of physical activity with osteoporotic fracture risk. We also summarized mechanisms whereby physical activity may influence risk for falls and fractures. RESULTS Observational epidemiologic studies and randomized clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of physical activity programs to prevent falls have been inconclusive. However, many studies have lacked adequate statistical power, and recent trials suggest that exercise, particularly involving balance and lower extremity strength training, may reduce risk of falling. There is consistent evidence from prospective and case-control studies that physical activity is associated with a 20-40% reduced risk of hip fracture relative to sedentary individuals. The few studies that have examined the association between physical activity and risk of other common osteoporotic fractures, such as vertebral and wrist fractures, have not found physical activity to be protective. CONCLUSIONS Epidemiologic studies suggest that higher levels of leisure time physical activity prevent hip fractures and RCTs suggest certain exercise programs may reduce risk of falls. Future research needs to evaluate the types and quantity of physical activity needed for optimal protection from falls and identify which populations will benefit most from exercise.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

دوره 48 8  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2000