Comparison of Bone Mineral Density between Professional Cyclists of Union Europe International and Non-athletes

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10.2991/gecss-14.2014.59How to use a DOI?

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Bone Mineral Density, professional cyclists

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the Bone Mineral Density (BMD) of lower and upper limbs between professional cyclists of Union Europe International and non-athletes. In this research 73 professional cyclists of Union Europe International (UEI) and 32 non-athletes were participated. The BMD of lower and upper limbs were measured by DEXA. The collected data were analyzed through t-test statistical methods (p 0/05) using software of Statview 5. The results showed that BMD of lower and upper limbs was difference between the two groups, the professional cyclists having lower values (except head and arms). The results of researches showed that the physical exercises may not have a generalized effect on the skeleton and the sport of cycling not provides an osteogenic stimulus for bone.

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© 2014, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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AU  - Shabani Mohammad
AU  - Mazani Ali Asghar
AU  - Balaghi Zivar
AU  - Toktam Niyazi
AU  - Talebi Maryam
AU  - Shirazi Nassim
PY  - 2014/01
DA  - 2014/01
TI  - Comparison of Bone Mineral Density between Professional Cyclists of Union Europe International and Non-athletes
BT  - Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Global Economy, Commerce and Service Science
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 233
EP  - 235
SN  - 1951-6851
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DO  - 10.2991/gecss-14.2014.59
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