Mini-Trampoline Jumping as an Exercise Intervention for Postmenopausal Women : The Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

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Mini-Trampoline Jumping as an Exercise Intervention for Postmenopausal Women

Fricke, Anja MSc1; Fink, Philip W. PhD2; Rowlands, David PhD3; Lark, Sally D. PhD1; Mundel, Toby PhD2; Shultz, Sarah P. PhD1,4

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1College of Health, School of Sport Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand.

2College of Health, School of Sport Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University, Palmerston-North, New Zealand.

3College of Health, School of Sport Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand.

4Kinesiology Department, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington.

Corresponding Author: Anja Fricke, MSc, College of Health, School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University, Wallace St, Mt Cook, Wellington, New Zealand ([email protected]).

We confirm that the manuscript has been read and approved by all named authors and that there are no other persons who satisfied the criteria for authorship but are not listed. We further confirm that the order of authors listed in the manuscript has been approved by all of us.

There are no known conflicts of interest associated with this publication and there has been no significant financial support for this work that could have influenced its outcome.

Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy 47(1):p 19-25, January/March 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/JWH.0000000000000257

Abstract

Background: 

Mini-trampoline jumping is a highly beneficial low-impact aerobic exercise capable of potentially improving female-specific health risk factors.

Objectives: 

The aim of this research was to examine the benefits of a 3-month mini-trampoline exercise intervention on bone health and pelvic floor muscles functioning in postmenopausal women.

Methods: 

Thirty-seven healthy postmenopausal women were recruited and participated in the 12-week mini-trampoline exercise intervention. Baseline, postintervention, and 3-month follow-up assessments included bone health, pelvic floor muscles functioning, and urinary incontinence.

Results: 

Bone mineral density increased significantly at postintervention compared with the control group. The exercise group demonstrated decreased stress urinary incontinence scores at postintervention, with the difference being statistically significant at follow-up. No significant differences were found for the cough assessment or urge urinary incontinence scores.

Conclusion: 

A mini-trampoline exercise intervention has the potential to improve female-specific health risk factors in postmenopausal women.

© 2023 Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, APTA.

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