Energy balance and bone mineral density on male and female distance runners

Reports of lumbar spine (IS) skeletal deficits in female athletes with menstrual disorders are common, although it is not clear whether the deficits are confined to this group. The main factor presumed to be responsible is oestrogen deficiency characterised by amenorrhoea, however emerging evidence...

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Main Author: Hind, Karen
Other Authors: Truscott, J. ; Evans, T.
Published: University of Leeds 2004
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.416846