What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine the relationship between exercise, bone mineral density, and the prevention or management of osteoporosis across various stages of a woman's life.

June 1, 1992Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Osteoporosis and exercise in women

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To examine the relationship between exercise, bone mineral density, and the prevention or management of osteoporosis across various stages of a woman's life.
Synthesized physiological and clinical evidence examining the impact of weight-bearing and resistance exercise on female bone adaptation.
Assessed the interplay between mechanical loading, energy availability, and hormonal status—particularly estrogen levels—in skeletal remodeling.
Weight-bearing physical activity and progressive resistance training qualitatively enhance bone mineral accrual in younger women and slow age-related bone loss postmenopause.
Exercise-induced skeletal benefits depend heavily on hormonal and nutritional balance, as excessive training combined with low energy availability can induce bone demineralization.

Implication

Review demonstrates the role of physical activity in mitigating bone loss in women, highlighting mechanical loading as a key stimulus for skeletal health.

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DRINKWATER, BARBARA; DALSKY, GAIL; DUFEK, JANET; RAAB, DIANE; SLEMENDA, CHARLES; SNOW-HARTER, CHRISTINE Author Information

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Drinkwater et al. (1992) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a09e72e30285ee4a13421ac https://doi.org/10.1249/00005768-199206001-00013

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Implication

Review demonstrates the role of physical activity in mitigating bone loss in women, highlighting mechanical loading as a key stimulus for skeletal health.

Abstract

DRINKWATER, BARBARA; DALSKY, GAIL; DUFEK, JANET; RAAB, DIANE; SLEMENDA, CHARLES; SNOW-HARTER, CHRISTINE Author Information

Osteoporosis and exercise in women

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Osteoporosis and exercise in women

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