Presentation Title
High and Low Impact Physical Activity Positively Influences Female Bone Density
Speaker Credentials
Associate Professor
Speaker Credentials
Ph.D.
College
Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Bachelor of Science, Exercise and Sport Science
Location
Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA
Format
Poster
Start Date
16-2-2018 12:15 PM
End Date
16-2-2018 1:15 PM
Abstract
Objective. The aim of the current study was to add to the current literature the effects of high and low impact physical activity on female bone health. Background. 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 total bone mineral density was tested using a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) 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.
High and Low Impact Physical Activity Positively Influences Female Bone Density
Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, USA
Objective. The aim of the current study was to add to the current literature the effects of high and low impact physical activity on female bone health. Background. 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 total bone mineral density was tested using a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) 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.