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.