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Do Paralympic athletes suffer from brittle bones? Prevalence and risk factors of low bone mineral density in Paralympic athletes

Authors :
Weijer, Vera C.R.
van Dijk, Jan-Willem
van Dam, Lotte
Risvang, Linn
Bons, Judith
Raastad, Truls
van Loon, Luc J.C.
Jonvik, Kristin L.
Source :
Bone Reports; 20240101, Issue: Preprints
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23521872
Issue :
Preprints
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Bone Reports
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs66110682
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bonr.2024.101767