Abstract
Background:
We assessed the impact of a 19-week exercise program on bone health in chronic stroke.
Results:
Those who underwent the program reported significantly more gain in tibial trabecular bone content and cortical bone thickness on the affected side.
Conclusion:
Regular exercise is thus beneficial for enhancing bone health in this population.
Publication types
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Accidental Falls
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Aged
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Exercise Test
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Exercise Therapy / adverse effects
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Exercise Therapy / methods*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Osteoporosis / prevention & control*
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Paralysis / etiology
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Paralysis / physiopathology
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Paralysis / rehabilitation
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Single-Blind Method
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Stroke / complications*
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Stroke Rehabilitation
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Tibia / diagnostic imaging
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Tibia / physiopathology*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome