Bone strength assessment in martial artist brick breakers

Bone strength plays an important role in reducing fracture risk. Osteoporosis is a condition as a result of low bone strength and is characterized by deterioration of bone tissue and loss of bone mass, leading to increased fracture risk (Osteoporosis Canada, 2009). Impact loading through exercise ha...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Healey, Blair F
Other Authors: Chad, Karen
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: University of Saskatchewan 2010
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Online Access:http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-08042010-114835/