The project ‘Effective Prevention of Osteoporosis through Rehabilitation and Training’ (SPORT) will be implemented at the University of Gdansk. It is intended to raise public awareness and contribute to building a bridge between science and rehabilitation practice, integrating effective solutions for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
The project will conduct research on bone mineral density, muscle strength, functional fitness and analysis of selected markers in blood in women over 50 participating in a 10-month high-intensity strength exercise programme. In addition, half of the female participants will undergo vitamin D3 supplementation.
“The SPORT project will bring health benefits to the participants but will also result in knowledge that can be effectively transformed at a local and regional community level. Strength training, supported by scientific evidence, can become a key tool in the fight against osteoporosis”, says project leader Dr Mateusz Karnia.
