Study on effects of exercise on bone density*

The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health will occasionally list details of studies being undertaken by other organisations with no association to the Foundation but may be of interest to women and their health professionals.

Do you have Osteopenia?

Volunteers are required to take part in a study which is looking at the effects of exercise on bone density.

Participants need to be

• female,
• over 50 years of age,
• 5 years post-menopausal,
• have not taken HRT for the last 3 years and
• have been diagnosed with osteopenia of the hip (reduced bone density).

All assessments and exercise programs are covered by the project.

If you are randomized into the control group you may still do your usual exercise regime.

All participants receive Swisse calcium at no cost.

Four YMCA's are involved in the study - Ashburton, Northcote, Macleod and Ascot Vale.

For more information contact:

Anne Kelly on Tuesday or Thursdays on 03 8344-0426 (Melbourne University School of Physiotherapy) or

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*Please note: This research is being undertaken by an organisation that is not associated with the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health.

Page created June 29, 2006
Content updated June 29, 2006