Relationship between physical activity and bone density/osteoporosis: a review of the brazilian literature

Relationship between physical activity and bone density/osteoporosis: a review of the brazilian literature

Authors

  • Raphael Mendes Ritti-Dias Universidade de Pernambuco, Recife, PE
  • Heberth Rocha Barros Universidade de Pernambuco, Recife, PE

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5016/1980-6574.2010v16n3p723

Keywords:

Educação física

Abstract

The objective of this study was to review the Brazilian literature on physical activity/exercise and bone mineral density (BMD)/ osteoporosis. A bibliographic search was performed at Lilacs and Sibradid databases. The terms “osteoporosis” and “bone density” were combined with “physical activity” and “exercise”. Original studies that related BMD or osteoporosis with physical activity or exercise in humans, in Portuguese and available online were included. Seven studies met these criteria and were included in the review. Out of three studies that analyzed the association between physical activity practice in childhood and the BMD/osteoporosis, only one found significant association. Four out of six studies that analyzed the relationship between actual physical activity/exercise with BMD showed significant relation. The results of this systematic review demonstrated that few studies investigate the relation between physical activity/ exercise and BMD/ osteoporosis in the Brazilian literature. Although the results present some controversies, they suggest a positive impact on physical activity/exercise to increase BMD and decrease the prevalence of osteoporosis.

Author Biographies

Raphael Mendes Ritti-Dias, Universidade de Pernambuco, Recife, PE

É graduado em Educação Física pela Universidade Estadual de Londrina (2003) e doutor em Saúde Pública pela Universidade de São Paulo (2008). Atualmente é professor adjunto da Universidade de Pernambuco, líder do Grupo de Pesquisa em Estilo de Vida e Saúde (UPE) e membro do Grupo de Estudo e Pesquisa em Metabolismo, Nutrição e Exercício (UEL) e do Laboratório de Hemodinâmica da Atividade Motora (USP). Tem experiência na área de Educação Física, com ênfase em exercício físico e saúde, atuando principalmente com exercício físico e doenças. No seu curriculo os termos mais frequentes são: doença arterial periférica, treinamento de força e medidas e avaliação. Currículo Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/7585097807348027

Heberth Rocha Barros, Universidade de Pernambuco, Recife, PE

É graduado em Educação Física pela Universidade de Pernambuco (2008). Atualmente é membro do Grupo de Pesquisa em Estilo de Vida e Saúde (UPE) atuando com treinamento de força e saúde. Currículo Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/1003883127521009

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Published

2017-11-08

Issue

V. 16, N. 3 (2010)

Section

Review Articles

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