Designing exercise regimens to increase bone strength

Turner, Charles H.<sup>1</sup>; Robling, Alexander G.<sup>2</sup>

Affiliations

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana

²Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana

Abstract and keywords

Exercise is a very effective way to strengthen bones, particularly during childhood and adolescence. A collection of studies from the clinic and laboratory have provided new insights into how bone building effects of exercise can be maximized. From the available data we have calculated an “osteogenic index” for exercises.

Keywords: bone mass; bone strength; exercise; biomechanics; osteoporosis; bone fracture

Links

DOI: 10.1097/00003677-200301000-00009

PubMed: 12562170

WoS: 000180596000009

History

Accepted: 2002-09-03

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