How Does Regular Exercise Impact Fracture Prevention and Spine Health?
Vertebral fracture is a common osteoporotic fracture and a significant medical issue worldwide. Vertebral fractures tend to be more common in older adults and in women
1.4 million people suffer vertebral fractures every year, and approximately 40% of women are reported to experience vertebral compression fractures during their lifetime
How does physical activity affect the body?
Physical activity helps improve bone health and manages the risk of developing fractures
In addition, physical activity helps prevent fractures by improving functional aspects, preventing falls that pose a risk of fractures, and influencing bone remodelling through mechanical stimulation of bones
What is the correct amount of physical activity you need?
Research has been very consistent over the years with recommended 30 minutes of regular exercise and 10 000 steps daily
globally, one in four adults and three in four adolescents do not meet the level of physical activity recommended by the 2010 Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health
moderate to vigorous activity reduces the incidence of vertebral fractures by about 33%
What effect does smoking have on vertebral fractures?
It was found that people who did not smoke had a lower risk of vertebral fractures
Smoking appears to have a direct toxic effect on bone osteoblasts and blood flow and causes problems in the physiological association of vitamin D and parathyroid hormone, making it a direct risk factor for fracture
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Han S, Choi S, Jang HD, Park J, Han K, Nah S, Suh DH, Im DS, Hong JY. The impact of regular physical activity on vertebral fractures: Korean nationwide population-based cohort study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2025 Jan 22;26(1):78. doi: 10.1186/s12891-024-08179-2. PMID: 39844148; PMCID: PMC11752946.
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