Associations between physical activity and bone structure in older adults: does the use of self-reported versus objective assessments of physical activity influence the relationship?

Carrie-Anne NgL B McMillanB BeckL HumbertP R EbelingD Scott

Published in: Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA (2019)

BPAQ scores were most consistently associated with tibial bone parameters in older women, with past PA having lasting benefits for trabecular microarchitecture, and current PA positively associated with cortical bone.

Keyphrases

physical activity
bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
soft tissue
bone loss
body mass index
bone regeneration
body composition
total knee arthroplasty
community dwelling