Short-termed changes in quantitative ultrasound estimated bone density among young men in an 18-weeks follow-up during their basic training for the Swiss Armed Forces

Background Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS) methods have been widely used to assess estimated bone density. This study aimed to assess changes in estimated bone density in association with changes in body composition, physical activity, and anthropometry. Methods We examined changes in anthropometry, b...

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Main Authors: Michael Strässle, Jonas Grossmann, Patrick Eppenberger, Alexander Faas, Ivanka Jerkovic, Joël Floris, Lena Öhrström, Gülfirde Akgül, Lafi Aldakak, Frank Rühli, Nicole Bender, Kaspar Staub
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2023-04-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/15205.pdf