Effects of exercise training on bone mineral density and some health-related outcomes in HIV conditions: a randomised controlled trial

INTERVENTION: Home based exercise intervention Regular physiotherapy management CONDITION: ; HIV/AIDS ; Musculoskeletal Diseases HIV/AIDS Musculoskeletal Diseases PRIMARY OUTCOME: Bone mineral density SECONDARY OUTCOME: The secondary outcome measures are bone turnover, functional capacity, health related quality of life, gait, inflammation, physical activity, coping and exercise adherence INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Only patients between 18 ‐ 60 years at the last birthday and not more than 60 years at the next birthday. 2. For HIV ‐ negative participants, willingness to accept HIV testing. 3. All patients on ART therapy and with end of stage fracture healing will be recruited. 4. All patients with lower limb fractures (femur) will be recruited. 5. All patients must be ambulant