This study is designed as a cross-sectional clinical investigation aimed at assessing fracture risk in postmenopausal women. A total of 156 postmenopausal women who attended the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic at Beylikdüzü State Hospital and had undergone Dual X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) measurements within the past six months will be included. Sociodemographic data, such as age, weight, height, and medical history, will be recorded for each participant.
The study will gather femoral neck and lumbar L1-L4 T-scores, as well as femoral neck bone mineral density (BMD) values, obtained from DXA scans. To evaluate the risk of fractures, major and hip fracture percentages will be calculated using the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX®), a widely accepted method for predicting fracture risk in osteoporosis patients.
Two functional tests will be applied: the one-leg stance test, which measures static balance and postural stability, and the 30-second sit-to-stand test, which assesses lower extremity strength and endurance. These simple, quick tests will be used to determine whether they can serve as practical predictors of fracture risk in postmenopausal patients. The study aims to evaluate whether these two functional tests can provide rapid and effective fracture risk assessments in clinical practice, offering a valuable tool for clinicians in identifying high-risk patients early and implementing preventive measures.
