1. Do Paralympic athletes suffer from brittle bones? Prevalence and risk factors of low bone mineral density in Paralympic athletes
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Vera C.R. Weijer, Jan-Willem van Dijk, Lotte van Dam, Linn Risvang, Judith Bons, Truls Raastad, Luc J.C. van Loon, and Kristin L. Jonvik
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Bone mineral density ,Paralympics ,Disability ,Wheelchair ,Energy availability ,Osteoporosis ,Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ,RC925-935 - Abstract
Background: Bone health may be a concern in Paralympic athletes, given the presence of multiple risk factors predisposing these athletes to low bone mineral density (BMD). Objective: We aimed to assess the prevalence of low BMD among Paralympic athletes participating in various sport disciplines, and to identify potential risk factors for low BMD. Methods: Seventy Paralympic athletes, of whom 51 % were wheelchair-dependent, were included in this cross-sectional study. BMD of the whole-body, lumbar spine, total hip, and femoral neck were assessed by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Comparisons between groups were conducted by one-way ANOVA, and regression analyses were conducted to identify potential risk factors for low BMD. Results: The prevalence of low BMD (Z-score
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- 2024
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