Osteogenic loading (OL) is a rehabilitative exercise method with the goal of improving bone density and preventing bone fracture. This may be seen as brief, intensive, resistance exercise for bone health.

Osteogenic loading is an outpatient therapy that typically, is used with ambulatory individuals who are able to engage in resistance exercise. Loading exercise for bone density preservation and improvement is supported by bone health societies and organizations, including the International Osteoporosis Foundation, the National Osteoporosis Foundation, the National Osteoporosis Society of the United Kingdom, and the World Health Organization.[1][2][3][4]

The basis of osteogenic loading stems from Wolff's law,[5] which shows that the force or loading on bone through its axis, can stimulate the bone's natural function of increasing in density. Further study has shown that greater loads on bone can stimulate a greater effect of the body to respond and increase the density of bone, and can show immediate effects in the body via blood testing showing bone turnover markers.[6][7] Typically, this high level of loading on bone would be seen in high-impact activity that, given the risk of injury potential, is not practical for therapy.[8]

References

  1. ↑ International Osteoporosis Foundation. (2014). "Exercise."
  2. ↑ Kemmis, K., & Dallefeld, S. (2010). "Protect the spine through exercise", Functional University; (Vol. 8, pp. 1-11)
  3. ↑ National Osteoporosis Society. (2010). "Exercise and osteoporosis. How exercise can help with bone health, fragile bones and fractures."
  4. ↑ Kai MC, Anderson M, Lau EM. (2003). "Exercise interventions: defusing the worldʼs osteoporosis time bomb." Bulletin if the World Health Organization;81:827- 830.
  5. ↑ Wolff, Julius (1986). The Law of Bone Remodeling. Springer-Verlag. ISBN 978-0-387-16281-2.
  6. ↑ Taaffe DR, Robinson TL, Snow CM, Marcus R (February 1997). "High-impact exercise promotes bone gain in well-trained female athletes". Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 12 (2): 255–60. doi:10.1359/jbmr.1997.12.2.255. PMID 9041058.
  7. ↑ Rantalainen T, Heinonen A, Linnamo V, Komi PV, Takala TE, Kainulainen H (2009). "Short-term bone biochemical response to a single bout of high-impact exercise". Journal of Sports Science & Medicine. 8 (4): 553–9. PMC 3761539. PMID 24149597.
  8. ↑ Verhoshanski, Y. (1968). Perspectives in the improvement of speed-strength of jumpers. Yessis Review of Soviet Physical Education and Sports, 3, 28-34
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