Marked Improvement in Physical Function through Gains in Muscle Strength and Thigh Muscle Size after Heavy-Load Strength Training in Women with Established Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Raastad T^1*, Kvernvik KJ², Johansen MA², Running A², Dullerud R², Kvamme N¹, Solberg P¹ and Gautvik KM^2,3

¹Department of Physical Performance, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway

²Department of Medical Biochemistry, Lovisenberg Deacon Hospital, Oslo, Norway

³Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway

^*Corresponding Author: Raastad T, Department of Physical Performance, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Oslo, Norway, Tel: +47 23 26 20 00 Email: