Bone mineral density of rat femurs after hindlimb unloading and different physical rehabilitation programs
Bone weakening can occur due to the absence of load on the skeleton or even short periods of decreased physical activity. Therefore, musculoskeletal diseases that involve temporary immobilization by casts, inactivity or tension increases the risk of fractures. Physical activity is the most studied p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universidade Federal De Viçosa
2011-08-01
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| Series: | Revista Ceres |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-737X2011000400001&lng=en&tlng=en |