Effects of a new spinal orthosis on posture, trunk strength, and quality of life in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis: a randomized trial.

M, Pfeifer; B, Begerow; HW, Minne

doi:10.1097/01.phm.0000113403.16617.93

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Effects of a new spinal orthosis on posture, trunk strength, and quality of life in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis: a randomized trial.

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Pfeifer M

Begerow B

Minne HW

Abstract

<h4>Objective</h4>One fourth of women > or =50 yrs of age in the general population have one or more vertebral fractures. The orthotic treatment modality in the management of vertebral fractures caused by osteoporosis remains subjective because no objective data from clinical trials are available. T...

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