Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5892443 | Bone | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Osteoporotic hip fractures were sustained at a significantly older age among former athletes compared with control subjects. Clear skeletal benefits of long-term physical loading were also observed in comparative DXA measurements of aBMD.
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Authors
Jyrki A. Kettunen, Olli Impivaara, Urho M. Kujala, Miika Linna, Juhani Mäki, Heli Räty, Erkki Alanen, Jaakko Kaprio, Tapio Videman, Seppo Sarna,