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Effekt af specifik fysioterapi pa kroniske smerter, funktionsniveau og livskvalitet ved osteoporose. En prospektiv randomiseret enkeltblindet placebokontrolleret undersogelse (Effect of specific physiotherapy on chronic pain, functional level and quality of life in osteoporosis. A prospective randomized single-blind placebo-controlled study) [Danish]
Malmros B, Jensen MB, Charles P, Mortensen LS
Ugeskrift for Laeger 1999 Aug;161(33):4636-4641
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

Patients suffering from osteoporotic vertebral fractures are handicapped by pain and reduced quality of life. Our aim was to investigate the effect of a short training program for osteoporotic patients with regard to pain level, use of analgetics and quality of life. We performed a prospective randomized single-blinded placebo-controlled study. The training program included general training of balance and muscle strength and stabilization of the back. The participants were randomised to 10 weeks of ambulatory training. Controls and training participants were tested weekly by registration of pain level and analgetic intake. Questionnaires on daily level of function and quality of life were given at the start and after five and 10 weeks. After three months both groups filled out the questionnaires at home. The training group had a significant reduction in pain score and use of analgetics. The distribution of functional score improved during training. Quality of life score improved significantly throughout the study and after three months. In conclusion, this ambulatory training program is effective for training osteoporotic patients with moderately severe pain and the training should be continued.

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