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There are not many clinical trials investigating the efficiency and
compliance of using spinal orthoses in the management of osteoporosis.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of long-term
use and the compliance of spinal orthoses in postmenopausal women with vertebral
fractures. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical trial of spinal orthoses in postmenopausal
women. METHODS: Women were separated into groups wearing different types of
orthoses (Spinomed, Osteomed, Spinomed active, and Spine-X). Isometric maximum
strength of trunk muscles (F/Wabdominals-extensors) was calculated and back pain
was assessed in all women. In addition, women completed a compliance
questionnaire about the use of the orthoses. RESULTS: Spinomed decreased pain (p
= 0.001) and increased trunk muscle strength (F/Wabdominals, p = 0.005 and
F/Wextensors, p = 0.003, respectively). The compliance of wearing an orthosis for
6 months was 66%. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that orthoses could be an
effective intervention for back pain and muscle strengthening in osteoporotic
women. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: In women with established osteoporosis, wearing
Spinomed orthosis for at least 2 h/day for 6 months decreased back pain
significantly and increased personal isometric trunk muscle strength. All spinal
orthoses could be valuable instruments to help all requested rehabilitation
programs like spine muscles' strengthening and postural correct behavior, but
only when used properly.
CI - (c) The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 2014.

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