Faculty Articles
High and Low Impact Physical Activity Positively Influences Female Bone Density
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2018
Publication Title
Journal of Exercise and Nutrition
Volume
1
Issue/Number
5
First Page
1
ISSN
2640-2572
Last Page
4
Abstract/Excerpt
Introduction: The aim of the current study was to analyze the effects of high and low impact physical activity on female bone health. Exploring lower cost preventative measures to improve bone density may reduce the physical and financial repercussions associated with health risks such as osteoporosis. Methods: Fifty-four female athletes had total bone mineral density tested using a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) machine. Athletes were defined as either high intensity (HI) or low intensity (LI) based on training mode. Results: There was not a significant difference between groups in bone mineral density for HI females (M=1.25, SD=0.10) and LI females (M=1.22, SD=0.11); t(51) = -1.057, p=.295. Conclusion: Females that regularly take part in either high or low intensity activities may benefit from having improved bone mineral density
NSUWorks Citation
Silver, T.,
Ellerbroek, A.,
Knafo, S.,
Peacock, C.,
Tartar, J.,
Antonio, J.
(2018). High and Low Impact Physical Activity Positively Influences Female Bone Density. Journal of Exercise and Nutrition, 1(5), 1-4.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/1642