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- Title
Physical activity combined with massage improves bone mineralization in premature infants: a randomized trial.
- Authors
Aly, Hany; Moustafa, Mohamed F; Hassanein, Sahar M; Massaro, An N; Amer, Hanna A; Patel, Kantilal
- Abstract
Osteopenia of prematurity is a known source for morbidity in preterm infants. Premature infants have shown favorable outcomes in response to massage and physical activity. Whether such intervention can stimulate bone formation or decrease bone resorption is yet to be determined.
- Publication
Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association, 2004, Vol 24, Issue 5, p305
- ISSN
0743-8346
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1038/sj.jp.7211083