Journal article
Functional fitness and bone mineral density in the elderly
Abstract
Bone quality has been associated with genetic factors and several environmental influences. This study suggests that although functional fitness should be considered in clinical assessments of bone health, body composition appears to have a higher relevance in the explanation of bone health/strength in older people.PurposeThis study aims to describe the association between functional fitness (FF), other constitutive factors, and bone …
Authors
Gouveia ÉR; Maia JA; Beunen GP; Blimkie CJR; Rodrigues AL; Freitas DL
Journal
Archives of Osteoporosis, Vol. 7, No. 1-2, pp. 75–85
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2012
DOI
10.1007/s11657-012-0083-2
ISSN
1862-3522