A Physical Activity Program for Female Nursing Home Residents at Risk of Osteoporosis

Exclusion Criteria

• •are participating in any other clinical trials
• •have a previous diagnosis of osteoporosis
• •are osteoporotic
• •are taking medicines that would affect calcium or bone metabolism
• •are already physically active (i.e. exercise at least three times a week at a moderate or higher intensity for ≥ 30 min)
• •have taken part in any physical activity program within the past year
• •sustain any medical condition that would put them at risk by taking part in moderate intensity exercises