Lora M Giangregorio, Robert R Bleakney, Sheila Brien, Scotty J Butcher, Brian C F Chan, Philip D Chilibeck, Michaela C Devries, Larry Funnell, Ravi Jain, Heather H Keller, James Milligan, Marina Mourtzakis, Bonny S O'Hare, Lehana Thabane, Angela M Cheung
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the effect of twice-weekly, moderate-to-high intensity progressive resistance training for 1 year on lumbar spine bone mineral density in individuals with low bone mineral density, compared to attention control. Secondary analyses will examine if resistance training improves other health outcomes; if high intensity is more effective than moderate intensity resistance training for all outcomes; the cost of intervention versus benefit; the willingness to pay; and harms...
September 5, 2023: Physical Therapy