Recovery of physical activity levels in adolescents after lower limb fractures: a longitudinal, accelerometry-based activity monitor study

Recovery of physical activity levels in adolescents after lower limb fractures: a longitudinal, accelerometry-based activity monitor study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In adolescents, loss of bone mineral mass usually occurs during phases of reduced physical activity (PA), such as when an injured extremity spends several weeks in a cast. We recorded the PA of adolescents with lower limb fractures d...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ceroni Dimitri, Martin Xavier, Lamah Léopold, Delhumeau Cécile, Farpour-Lambert Nathalie, De Coulon Geraldo, Ferrière Victor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Adolescent
Motor activity
Bone disease
Fracture
Body weight changes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/131

Internet

http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/131

Similar Items