Analysis of the Clinical Value of Elastic Band Resistance Exercise in Improving Bone Mineral Density and Psychological Status in Elderly Patients with Osteoporosis and Depression

SHEN Junyi; BAO Cailian

doi:10.14033/j.cnki.cfmr.2026.00.012

Abstract：Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of elastic band resistance exercise in improving bone mineral density(BMD),bone metabolism markers,depressive status,and physical activity capacity in elderly patients with osteoporosis and depression.Method:160 elderly patients with osteoporosis and depression who were admitted to Suzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine from May 1,2022 to October 1,2023 were selected as the research subjects.They were divided into the control group(received conventional health guidance and drug treatment,80 cases)and the study group(on the basis of the control group,a 12-week standardized elastic band resistance exercise training was implemented,80 cases).The T-value levels of lumbar bone mineral density in the two groups were detected before treatment,6 weeks after treatment and 12 weeks after treatment.Serum calcium and phosphorus levels were detected before treatment and 12 weeks after treatment,and the Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Scale(PHQ-9),Young's Mania Rating Scale(YMRS),Mini-Physical Condition Scale(SPPB),Morse Fall Risk Scale and Barthel Index(BI)were used for assessment.Result:After 12 weeks of intervention,the improvement range of lumbar bone mineral density T value in the study group was better than that in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).After the intervention,the improvement amplitudes of blood calcium and blood phosphorus levels in the study group were better than those in the control group.The PHQ-9 score,YMRS score,SPPB score,BI score and Morse score in the study group were all better than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:On the basis of conventional treatment,supplemented with resistance exercises with elastic bands can effectively increase the bone mineral density of elderly patients with osteoporosis and depression,significantly improve the depressive psychological state,enhance physical fitness and reduce the risk of falls.It is a safe and effective comprehensive rehabilitation intervention method.