The impact of physical activity on bone health

Osteoporosis is an important public health problem that can be managed with effective fracture prevention. In the present paper we present the biochemical and hormonal mechanisms of muscle contractions that impact bone formation. The most efficacious exercises inducing increase in bone mineral densi...

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Main Authors: Marija Pfeifer, Tina Krokter Kogoj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2014-12-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
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Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/975