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Effects of Exercise on Bone Density, Balance, and Self-Efficacy in Older Women

James V. Jessup, PhD, RN

Claydell Horne, PhD, RN

R. K. Vishen, MD

Donna Wheeler, PhD

The effects of weighted vest walking and strength-training exercises on bone mineral density (BMD), balance, strength, and self-efficacy were tested in older women. Eighteen women, age 69.2 ± 3.5 years, were randomly assigned to an exercise group (EG) (n = 9), or a sedentary control group (CG) (n = 9). The EG participated in 32 weeks (three 1-h sessions/week) of supervised strength training and walking, stair climbing, and balance exercises while wearing weighted vests. The CG did not exercise. All women took Ca²+ and vitamin D during the study period. Measures included 1) BMD of the hip and lumbar spine measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, 2) strength, 3) balance, and 4) scores on a self-efficacy instrument. The EG had significant improvements in bone density of the femoral neck and balance and a significant weight loss (P < 0.05). There were no changes in self-efficacy in either group.

Key Words: aging • women • exercise • bone density • balance • self-efficacy

Biological Research For Nursing, Vol. 4, No. 3, 171-180 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/1099800402239628
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