Low grip strength is associated with bone mineral density and vertebral fracture in women.

OBJECTIVES: Grip strength has been reported to be associated with bone mass locally at the forearm and also at distant skeletal sites, including the spine and hip. Less is known about the association between low grip strength and risk of vertebral fracture. The aim of this study was to examine the...

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Main Authors: Dixon, W, Lunt, M, Pye, SR, Reeve, J, Felsenberg, D, Silman, A, O'Neill, T
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005