Effectiveness of Physiotherapy and Pharmacological Therapy in Patients with Osteoporosis: A Systematic Review
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Osteoporosis, Physiotherapy, Pharmacology, Body Balance, Quality of LifeAbstract
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes bones to become brittle and fracture easily, which can lead to a decreased quality of life and increase the risk of death. Current osteoporosis therapies include pharmacological therapies, such as bisphosphonates and calcium, as well as non-pharmacological therapies, such as physical exercise and lifestyle changes. However, many osteoporosis patients still do not receive effective therapy. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy and pharmacological therapies in patients with osteoporosis. This review was conducted using the PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases. The keywords used were "osteoporosis," "physiotherapy," "pharmacological therapy," "bone density," "muscle strength," and "body balance." Selected articles were published in English and had a valid research design. Fifteen articles met the inclusion criteria. The review results showed that physiotherapy, such as strength and flexibility training, can improve muscle strength and balance in osteoporosis patients. Pharmacological therapies, such as bisphosphonates and calcium, can increase bone density and reduce the risk of fractures. The combination of physiotherapy and pharmacological therapy was more effective in improving bone density, muscle strength, and balance than either therapy alone. The conclusion of this review indicates that a combination of physiotherapy and pharmacology is more effective in improving bone density, muscle strength, and balance in osteoporosis patients.
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