
Exercise Effects on Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis in Adults

April 2023
Exercise Effects on Glucocorticoid-induced Osteoporosis in Adults
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Exercise effects on glucocorticoid-induced bone loss in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Rheumatol Adv Pract. 2023 Feb 6;7(1):rkad019.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
3 randomized trials with a total of 62 patients were included in this meta-analysis assessing the effect of exercise on bone mineral density (BMD) in patients receiving glucocorticoid therapy. The pooled outcomes of interest included BMD in the lumbar spine and femoral neck. Pooled lumbar spine BMD was significantly higher in the exercise group, but no significant difference was observed in femora...
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