AN APPRAISAL ON PRESERVING POSTMENOPAUSAL QUALITY OF LIFE USING VARIOUS EXERCISES: A PARADIGM SHIFT

BACKGROUND Menopause is the cessation of ovarian function that mainly leads to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis (OP) initially manifests by presenting pain that leads to reduced mobility and increase risk of stress fracture. OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of widely suggested initial non pharmacological treatment including various exercises on acquiring post menopausal quality of life (QoL). DATA SOURCES The articles were accessed through the Google Scholar, Research gate, PubMed and Science direct that includes Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT). STUDY SELECTION Data included from 2000-2016, females travailed from postmenopausal pains, fractures and limited functioning. RESULTS 20 studies fulfilled the criteria required for this review and hence 1796 participants included, out of them 139 females received anaerobic exercise, 699 received aerobics and balance training while 451 did not perform any exercise. Anaerobic activity delivered extreme value in growing bone density (BMD), muscle bulk over and above lessening the threat of stress fractures, despite a fact that equilibrium exercises enhance kinesis. LIMITATIONS RCTs used different outcome measurement tools. Multiple accessible RCTs with results of individual item of scales are negligible as no single study catered all the parameters. CONCLUSION Effect of exercises on postmenopausal QoL is significant from selected studies. As exercises help in reduction of pains leading to functional mobility and improve confidence of females hence increase morbidity.