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Bone mineral density and rowing exercise in older women

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McNamara, Adrienne J.

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Studies in young women show that rowing exercise is osteogenic at the spine. However, little is known regarding rowing exercise and spine bone mineral density in older women. The aim of this study was to examine differences in spine bone mineral density (BMD) and back strength between premenopausal and postmenopausal...

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Masters Thesis

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Mineral Density and Rowing Exercise in Older Women. Abstract approved: Katherine B. Gunter Studies in
Examining the effects of a community-based physical activity programon moderate to vigorous physical activity and skeletal health in growing girls

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Kasianchuk, Anastasia M.

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Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a community-based running program that encourages social, mental, emotional and physical development in young girls through the process of training for a 5k running event. Previous reports have shown that GOTR has positive effects on self-esteem and dietary behaviors; whether GOTR influences levels of...

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Masters Thesis

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Growing Girls Abstract Approved: Katherine B. Gunter Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a
Retinol intake, bone mineral density and falls in elderly women

Creator:

Gramer, Carrie M.

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This study was designed to investigate the relationship between retinol intake, bone mineral density, and falls in 101 elderly women aged 72 to 90 years (78.6 yrs. ± 4.3 yrs.). Bone mineral density (BMD) (g/cm²) of the left hip, anterior-posterior lumbar spine (L3), and lateral spine (L3) was measured using...

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Masters Thesis

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Mineral Density and Falls in Elderly Women. Abstract approved: Christine M. Snow, Katerine B. Guntei