Year: 2008
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Osteoporotic fractures in the elderly are a worldwide epidemic and the increasing ageing of\nthe global population means that the economic cost of these fractures will continue to rise.\nLeading a physically active lifestyle offers one preventative measure, so it is important that\nthe general public knows precisely how to exercise. This thesis describes investigations into\nthe effects of brief, high-impact, unilateral exercise on neuromuscular and bone health,\nconcentrating on defining the optimum weekly frequency of exercise required for healthy but\nsedentary premenopausal women to maximise their peak bone mass. [Continues.]
Author: Christine A. Bailey
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2756519016