Osteosarcopenia and Exercise

The Impact of Combination of Aerobic and Resistive Exercise on Activities of Daily Living and Risk of Fall in Osteosarcopenic Patients

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of combination of aerobic and resistive exercise on activities of daily living and risk of fall in osteosarcopenic patients

After being informed about the study and potential risk, all patients giving written informed consent will undergo study entry.

to begin with: assessment with bioelectrical body composition analyzer and first exercise and assessment clinical scales

1th month: assessment with bioelectrical body composition analyzer and assessment clinical scales 3th month: assessment with bioelectrical body composition analyzer and assessment clinical scales

Inclusion Criteria:

• Over 70 years of age
• Clinical diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia
• Independent mobilization
• Walking speed < 0.8 m / sec
• Grip strength < 20 kg for women, < 30 kg for men

Exclusion Criteria:

• Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure> 200 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure> 110 mmHg)
• Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
• Stroke, hip fracture, knee and hip arthroplasty, spinal surgery in the last 6 months
• Severe cardiac arrhythmia
• Myocardial infarction in the last 6 months
• Severe dementia and difficulties in cooperation
• Cardiac pacemaker
• Dialysis
• Acute infection
• Severe edema
• Malignancy patients
• Severe anemia (Hgb <8 mg / dl)