Journal article
Osteo-cise: Strong Bones for Life: Protocol for a community-based randomised controlled trial of a multi-modal exercise and osteoporosis education program for older adults at risk of falls and fractures
J Gianoudis, CA Bailey, KM Sanders, CA Nowson, K Hill, PR Ebeling, RM Daly
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Published : 2012
Open access
Abstract
Background: Osteoporosis affects over 220 million people worldwide, and currently there is no cure for the disease. Thus, there is a need to develop evidence-based, safe and acceptable prevention strategies at the population level that target multiple risk factors for fragility fractures to reduce the health and economic burden of the condition. Methods/design. The Osteo-cise: Strong Bones for Life study will investigate the effectiveness and feasibility of a multi-component targeted exercise, osteoporosis education/awareness and behavioural change program for improving bone health and muscle function and reducing falls risk in community-dwelling older adults at an increased risk of fracture..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
The Osteo-cise: Strong Bones for Life program is a joint initiative between the University of Melbourne, Western Health, Deakin University and La Trobe University in collaboration with the following industry and government agencies: Arthritis Victoria, Blackmores, YMCA Victoria, Brimbank City Council and Belgravia Leisure. This project is funded by a grant from the JO & JR Wicking Trust, which is managed by ANZ Trustees. This project is under the auspices of Osteoporosis Australia and the Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society (ANZBMS). These are both charitable organisations that provide grants for medical research. R. M. D was supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Career Development Award (ID 425849).