Association between vertebral fragility fractures, muscle strength and physical performance: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Few studies have investigated the association between vertebral fragility fractures and lower limb muscle strength and physical performance in women with low bone mass.

Objectives: To explore whether the presence of vertebral fracture is independently associated with poor physical performance and decreased lower limb muscle strength. To understand whether lower limb muscle strength is associated with physical performance in women with vertebral fracture.

Association between the trunk muscle function performance and the presence of vertebral fracture in older women with low bone mass.

Background: Despite the clinical importance, it has remained unclear which changes in the trunk muscle function parameters are more associated with the presence of vertebral fracture (VF).

Aims: The aim of this study was to verify the association between the trunk muscle function performance and the presence of VF in older women with low bone mass. The secondary aim was to evaluate the correlation between trunk muscle function and both fall history and muscle mass.