Physical activity and osteoporosis hip fracture in postmenopausal women

Studies from 1968 on postmenopausal osteoporosis, osteoporotic hip fracture, and fundamentally the association betwen physical activity and hip fractures in postmenopausal women are reviewed. Physical activity has been related to enhanced bone mass and improved physical functioning and thus may redu...

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Main Authors: J. Ponce, A. Álvarez, F. Pascual, L.P. Rodrí­guez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asociación Española de Ciencias del Deporte 2010-09-01
Series:European Journal of Human Movement
Online Access:https://eurjhm.com/index.php/eurjhm/article/view/44