A meta-analysis of impact exercise on postmenopausal bone loss: the case for mixed loading exercise programmes

Objectives:

To assess the effects of differing impact exercise protocols on postmenopausal bone loss at the hip and spine.

Design:

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources:

Electronic bibliographic databases, key journals and reference lists of reviews and articles.

Review methods:

Two independent reviewers assessed controlled trials evaluating effects of impact exercise on lumbar spine, femoral neck...