Lower bone mineral density in older female endurance skiers – a cross-sectional, observational study

• Published in: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
• Main Authors: Anne K. Gulsvik, Marius Myrstad, Ida Wilson Landgraff, Nina Emaus, Anette Hylen Ranhoff
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2018
• Subjects: Aging; Bone mineral density; Exercise; Fractures; DXA; Osteoporosis; Geriatrics; RC952-954.6; Tromso
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1186/s11556-018-0202-1; https://doaj.org/article/c44855549a6a436eb3601d16b7b8df21

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is generally beneficial for bone health, but the effect of high levels of PA over many years, in older women, is unknown. Methods T-score from Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and self-reported baseline characteristics were recorded for 24 female, cr...