Lower bone mineral density in older female endurance skiers – a cross-sectional, observational study

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is generally beneficial for bone health, but the effect of high levels of PA over many years, in older women, is unknown. Methods T-score from Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and self-reported baseline characteristics were recorded for 24 female, cr...

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Main Authors: Anne K. Gulsvik, Marius Myrstad, Ida Wilson Landgraff, Nina Emaus, Anette Hylen Ranhoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
Subjects:
DXA
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s11556-018-0202-1