Jack Thomas, Jacob Davies
Objective: To investigate the effects of a 16-week brisk walking exercise prescription on bone mass, blood indices, respiratory function, and body composition in elderly male patients with osteoporosis. Methods: Seventy elderly male patients diagnosed with osteoporosis through screening were randomly divided into an exercise group and a control group. Patients in the exercise group underwent a 16-week brisk walking training program, while those in the control group maintained their original lifestyle. After 16 weeks, bone strength values, bone mineral density T-scores, blood indices, vital capacity, timed vital capacity, and body fat percentage were measured in both groups. Results: Compared with the control group, the exercise group showed significant differences in bone strength values and bone mineral density T-scores (P<0.05). Significant differences were also observed in blood high-density lipoprotein, whole blood viscosity, and erythrocyte deformation index (P<0.05). Vital capacity was significantly increased (P<0.05), and body fat percentage was significantly decreased (P<0.05). Conclusion: Long-term brisk walking exercise can significantly improve respiratory function, reduce body fat, improve blood lipid levels and hemorheology, and enhance calcaneal bone mineral density in elderly male patients with osteoporosis.