Effectiveness of an Exercise Program Designed for Persons with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia on Pain Management and Quality of Life

Abstract

Objective: To study if an exercise program designed for patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia can be decrease the pain and improve quality of life. Method: 84 patients between 50 and 83 years old was participated at the study, 42 persons in the experimental group and 42 persons in the control group. The study was made in Puçol CEAM (Valencia) for 9 months on the experimental group was performed exercises supervised by the physical therapist 2 days a week for 1 hour. In this period of time, pain, quality of life, support and service satisfaction was measured. Results: After performing paired samples t test, shows how the experimental group decreased their pain and improve their quality of life from the initial to the final score. By contrast, the control group worsened. After testing regression is statistically significant relationship between pain, quality of life and assistance exercises. The perceived satisfaction by patients in the experimental group was very good, and 100% of them would like to continue doing the exercise program. Conclusions: The implementation of a specific exercise program for patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia reduces pain and improves quality of life of participants.