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August 15, 2025Journal of Functional Morphology and KinesiologyOpen Access

Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Training on Postural Stability and Chronic Pain in Older Women with Osteoporosis: A Six-Month Prospective Pilot Study

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KMKatya MollovaSVSteliyana ValevaNBNazife Bekir

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Overview

Pilot study shows proprioceptive training enhances balance and reduces chronic pain in older women, indicating potential benefits for osteoporosis management.

Key Points

  • Proprioceptive training significantly improved postural stability and balance in older women with osteoporosis, reducing risk of falls.
  • Participants' balance improved from 2.49 seconds to 7.31 seconds on the One-Leg Stance test after six months of training.
  • Quantitative ultrasound bone densitometry assessed bone density in 144 women over 60, providing a foundation for training evaluation.
  • Positive effects of proprioceptive training on pain and stability observed, but lack of a control group limits definitive conclusions.

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Mollova et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af751a7567bf4f94fee46dhttps://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk10030316
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