Bone health in Norwegian female elite runners: a cross-sectional, controlled study.

Karoline Holsen KyteLene A H HaakstadJonny HisdalAndrine SundeFrank Abrahamsen

Published in: BMJ open sport & exercise medicine (2023)

Norwegian female elite runners had higher BMD Z-score in the dual proximal femur and total body compared with controls, while no difference was observed in the lumbar spine. The advantages of long-distance running on bone health seem to be site specific, and there is still a need for the prevention of LEA and menstrual disorders in this group.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
public health
healthcare
body composition
mental health
health information
postmenopausal women
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration
health promotion
high intensity
risk assessment
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