This study evaluates physiological measurements and their role in among falls in healthy elderly (65yr or older) or elderly suffering from osteoporosis. The study further seeks to evaluate if dancing can be used as training for preventing falls.

This study seeks to examine the relationship between strength, postural control and bone mineral density on the risk of falling among elderly (65 yr or older). The study will carried out on osteoporosis patients and healthy, matched controls. The study further seeks to examine whether a dancing intervention may improve any of these parameters, resulting in a decreased risk of falling.

Patient groups

Inclusion Criteria:

• Verified osteoporosis (T-score -2.5 to -3.5) from previous Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scanning (DXA)
• Receiving medical treatment for osteoporosis

Exclusion Criteria:

• Drug addiction defined as the use of cannabis, opioids or other drugs.
• Use of medical cannabis.
• Previous neurologic, musculoskeletal (besides osteoporosis) or mental illnesses
• Lack of ability to cooperate.
• Osteoporosis grade higher than moderate or severe (T-score < -3.5)

Healthy elderly groups

Inclusion Criteria:

• T-score higher than -2.5 from previous Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scanning (DXA)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Drug addiction defined as the use of cannabis, opioids or other drugs.
• Use of medical cannabis.
• Previous neurologic, musculoskeletal (besides osteoporosis) or mental illnesses
• Lack of ability to cooperate.
• Osteoporosis grade higher than mild, moderate or severe (T-score < -2.5)
• Receiving medical treatment for osteoporosis