Swimming and cycling do not cause positive effects on bone mineral density: a systematic review

Swimming and cycling do not cause positive effects on bone mineral density: a systematic review

ABSTRACT Osteoporosis is considered a common metabolic bone disease and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. In this context, physical activity has been used as a non-pharmacological tool for prevention and auxiliary treatment of this disease. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the...

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Main Authors: Odilon Abrahin, Rejane Pequeno Rodrigues, Anderson Carlos Marçal, Erik Artur Cortinhas Alves, Rosa Costa Figueiredo, Evitom Corrêa de Sousa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Reumatologia
Series:Revista Brasileira de Reumatologia
Subjects:
Osteoporosis
Osteopenia
Bone density
Exercise
Physical activity
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0482-50042016000400345&lng=en&tlng=en

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