Clinical Research
Early body weight-supported treadmill training retards osteoporosis after a stroke
Fang Zhen, He Bangjian, Du Shenxing
Published 2020-02-25
Cite as Chin J Phys Med Rehabil, 2020,42(02): 152-155. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2020.02.015
Abstract
ObjectiveTo observe any effect of early-stage body weight-supported treadmill training on the progression of osteoporosis after a stroke.
MethodsSixty stroke survivors with osteoporosis were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group, each of 30. Both groups were given routine medication including Miacalcic, α-D3 and Fosamax, along with standard rehabilitation training. The treatment group was additionally subjected to body weight-supported treadmill training. The bone mineral density (BMD), serum osteoprotegerin (OPG) and serum NF-κ B ligand receptor activator (RAKNL) levels were measured for both groups before and after 3, 6 and 12 months of treatment.
ResultsThe average BMD, OPG and RAKNL levels and the RANKL/OPG ratio in both groups improved with treatment. After 3, 6 and 12 months of treatment, all four average indicators were superior to those of the control group at the same time points.
ConclusionBody weight-supported treadmill training can significantly retard the development of osteoporosis.
Key words:
Treadmill training; Stroke; Osteoporosis
Contributor Information
Fang Zhen
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310005, China
He Bangjian
The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310006, China
Du Shenxing
Dongyang Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Jinhua 322100, China