Open AccessSport and Triad Risk Factors Influence Bone Mineral Density in Collegiate Athletes
Author(s) -
Adam S. Tenforde,
Jennifer Carlson,
Kristin Sainani,
Amy Chang,
Jae Hyung Kim,
Neville H. Golden,
Michael Fredericson
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/mss.0000000000001711
Subject(s) - female athlete triad , medicine , athletes , bone mineral , physical therapy , basketball , body mass index , rowing , disordered eating , osteoporosis , clinical psychology , archaeology , history , eating disorders
Athletes in weight-bearing sports may benefit from higher bone mineral density (BMD). However, some athletes are at risk for impaired BMD with female athlete triad (Triad). The purpose of this study is to understand the influence of sports participation and Triad on BMD. We hypothesize that athletes in high-impact and multidirectional loading sports will have highest BMD, whereas nonimpact and low-impact sports will have lowest BMD. Triad risk factors are expected to reduce BMD values independent of sports participation.