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The effect of swimming and type of stroke on bone metabolism in competitiveadolescent swimmers: a pilot study

Author(s) -

Sinem Akgül,

Nuray Kanbur,

Alpan Cinemre,

Erdem Karabulut,

Orhan Derman

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

turkish journal of medical sciences

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277

H-Index - 27

eISSN - 1303-6165

pISSN - 1300-0144

DOI - 10.3906/sag-1408-9

Subject(s) - medicine , bone mineral , osteocalcin , athletes , calcium , endocrinology , stroke (engine) , physical therapy , osteoporosis , alkaline phosphatase , biochemistry , mechanical engineering , engineering , enzyme , chemistry

Physical activity plays a key role in increasing and preserving bone mineral density (BMD). Effects on bone development associated with various nonweight-bearing sporting activities, such as swimming, are controversial. Different strokes used in swimming may also present as another factor. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of swimming and type of stroke on BMD in competitive adolescent athletes.

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