Association between Bone Mineral Density and Physical Function of Indian Women

The purpose of this study to observe the difference in physiological and physical functioning parameters among the groups, to classify the predictor variables and to observe the independent and group effect of physiological and fitness variables on BMD. Total 34 Indian women were divided into three age groups Older (N = 11), Middle (N = 10) and Younger adult women (N = 13). Force Vital Capacity was measured through Spirometer. OSTA score was used to predict the BMD risk factors. BMD of the distal radius site measured through Quantity Ultrasound. Physical functioning test included grip strength, isometric back strength, balance, proprioceptive ability and gait velocity. For statistical analysis, One-Way ANOVA followed by Independent sample t-test, Factor Analysis and linear regression were computed. There were considerable correlation between Bone Mineral Density and the selected factors. It was concluded from this study that with progressing age BMD and physiological, physical functioning parameters gradually decline. Factor effect was more significantly predict the bone health status of all age group of women than the independent effect of the parameters. OSTA Index and velocity of gait independently predict the bone health status of all age group of women. BMD improved by the improvement of selective considerable factors.