A cross-sectional and 6-year follow-up study of associations between leisure time physical activity and vertebral fracture in adults

Abstract Introduction Vertebral fractures are common osteoporotic fractures, affecting 2–46% of the population, causing morbidity and increased risk of mortality. Physical activity has beneficial effects for bone health, including increased bone mineral density and reduced hip fractures. However, ev...

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Main Authors: Saija Mikkilä, Giovanna Calogiuri, Nina Emaus, Bente Morseth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2821-8

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