Changes in bone mineral density in the hip and spine before, during, and after the menopause in elite runners.

This study was undertaken to determine the degree of interaction between hormonal and athletic effects on changes in bone mineral density (BMD, g/cm(2)) with time in women around the menopause. Thirty-five elite female runners aged over 40 participated in a longitudinal cohort study of hip and spine...

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Main Authors: Tomkinson, A, Gibson, J, Lunt, M, Harries, M, Reeve, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003