Bone mineral density in elite adolescent female figure skaters

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Elite adolescent figure skaters must accommodate both the physical demands of competitive training and the accelerated rate of bone growth that is associated with adolescence, in this sport that emphasizes leanness. Although, these athletes apparently have suffic...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Prelack Kathy, Dwyer Johanna, Ziegler Paula, Kehayias Joseph J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Online Access:http://www.jissn.com/content/9/1/57