The strength of weight ‐bearing bones is similar in amenorrheic and eumenorrheic elite long‐distance runners

ConclusionsAmenorrheic adult female elite long‐distance runners had lower BMD in the trunk, lumbar spine, ribs and pelvis than eumenorrheic athletes and controls. The radius and tibia bone size and strength indicators were similar in amenorrheic and eumenorrheic athletes, suggesting that long bones of the limbs differ in their response to amenorrhea from bones in the trunk.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports - January 30, 2018 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: J Piasecki, A Ireland, M Piasecki, J Cameron, J. S McPhee, H Degens Tags: Original Article Source Type: research