Comparisons | Site measured | NRCTs (number of participants) | Weighted mean difference (95 % CI) |
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*AWB = aerobics and weight bearing; NRCTs = number of randomised controlled trials. CI defined in glossary. | |||
†Difference favours exercise. | |||
‡Meta-analyses done using a random effects model. | |||
AWB exercise v control | Spine | 8 (336) | 1.79 (0.58 to 3.01)†‡ |
Hip | 5 (287) | 0.68 (−1.18 to 2.53)‡ | |
Wrist | 3 (160) | 0.09 (−1.15 to 1.33)‡ | |
Aerobic exercise v control | Spine | 7 (375) | 0.83 (0.08 to 1.58)† |
Hip | 5 (335) | −0.07 (−1.18 to 1.03) | |
Wrist | 2 (186) | 1.22 (0.71 to 1.74)† | |
Resistance exercise v control | Spine | 2 (57) | 2.50 (0.44 to 4.57)† |
Hip | 3 (108) | 0.41 (−0.85 to 1.67) | |
Wrist | 1 (42) | −0.28 (−3.21 to 2.65) | |
Walking exercise v control | Spine | 3 (156) | 1.31 (−0.03 to 2.65) |