The Role of Physical Activity in the Prevention of Osteoporosis in Perimenopausal Women

Runna Das Bhattacharjee

Abstract: Context and objective: Osteoporosis causes an increase in bone fragility. Its clinical significance mainly refers to (hip) fractures secondary to low or moderate trauma. Although it is well accepted that exercise is essential for the management of osteoporosis, the exact role of physical activity in the primary and secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures is still controversial. Osteoporosis is a significant health concern for perimenopausal women, who experience hormonal changes that can accelerate bone density loss. Here?s a review of the critical points found in various articles on the prevention of osteoporosis during the perimenopausal period.

Keywords: osteoporosis, physical activity, perimenopausal women, bone density, hip fracture risk