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- Title
EVALUATION OF BONE MINERAL DENSITY WITH DEXA IN YOUTH SOCCER PLAYERS.
- Authors
López-García, R.; Cruz-Castruita, R. M.; Morales-Corral, P. G.; Banda-Sauceda, N. C.; Lagunés-Carrasco, J. O.
- Abstract
The objective of this study was to assess bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) of body segments for a six months training period. 41 professional youth players were evaluated in two moments, one at the beginning (TI) and another at the end (TF) of the intervention with the dual energy x-ray absorptiometry equipment (DEXA). Significant increases in BMD were achieved in the body segments of the hip, lumbar spine, ward triangle, trunk and total body (p <0.05). There was also a significant increase in BMC in the hip, lumbar spine, leg, trunk and ribs (p <0.05). Soccer training strengthened the BMC and BMD of the lower limb bone and the rib cage, which could be a useful activity to improve bone mineralization and strengthening, to prevent injuries and fractures.
- Subjects
BONE density; SOCCER players; DUAL-energy X-ray absorptiometry
- Publication
International Journal of Medicine & Science of Physical Activity & Sport / Revista Internacional de Medicina y Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, 2019, Vol 19, Issue 76, p617
- ISSN
1577-0354
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.15366/rimcafd2019.76.004