Meta-Analysis

Combined Exercise Modalities Improve Bone Density in Postmenopause

This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 74 randomized controlled trials found that combining mind-body exercises (like Tai Chi or yoga) with resistance training was the most effective modality for improving bone mineral density at the lumbar spine and femoral neck in postmenopausal women. The findings suggest that interventions lasting 52 weeks or longer provide the most consistent and sustained benefits for bone health and fracture prevention.