Handgrip Strength is Related to Bone Mineral Density in Male Athletes - Original Investigation

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between handgrip strength and phalangeal bone mineral density (BMD) and to evaluate the confounding factors in highly trained male athletes. Material and Methods: A total of 57 highly trained athletes; with a mean age of 23.5±4.1 (17-37...

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Main Authors: Şebnem Tamcı, Aylin Çeçen Aksu, Selmin Gülbahar, Çiğdem Bircan, Özlem El, Ramazan Kızıl, Ebru Şahin, Elif Akalın, Serap Alper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2009-12-01
Series:Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_4063/Handgrip-Strength-Is-Related-To-Bone-Mineral-Density-In-Male-Athletes-Original-Investigation