The Role of Mechanical Stimulation in Recovery of Bone Loss—High versus Low Magnitude and Frequency of Force

The Role of Mechanical Stimulation in Recovery of Bone Loss—High versus Low Magnitude and Frequency of Force

Musculoskeletal pathologies associated with decreased bone mass, including osteoporosis and disuse-induced bone loss, affect millions of Americans annually. Microgravity-induced bone loss presents a similar concern for astronauts during space missions. Many pharmaceutical treatments have slowed oste...

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Main Authors: Mamta Patel Nagaraja, Hanjoong Jo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-04-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
bone loss
astronauts
spaceflight
mechanical stimulation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/4/2/117

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http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/4/2/117

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