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A 19-week exercise program for people with chronic stroke enhances bone geometry at the tibia: a peripheral quantitative computed tomography study.

Authors :
Pang MY
Ashe MC
Eng JJ
McKay HA
Dawson AS
Source :
Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA [Osteoporos Int] 2006; Vol. 17 (11), pp. 1615-25. Date of Electronic Publication: 2006 Jul 29.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Background: We assessed the impact of a 19-week exercise program on bone health in chronic stroke.<br />Results: Those who underwent the program reported significantly more gain in tibial trabecular bone content and cortical bone thickness on the affected side.<br />Conclusion: Regular exercise is thus beneficial for enhancing bone health in this population.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0937-941X
Volume :
17
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16896509
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-006-0168-0