Impact of running on lumbar bone density: a 5-year longitudinal study.

摘要: Our study was designed to examine associations of longterm physical impact (running) with changes in lumbar bone mineralization. Study subjects were a volunteer sample 14 members running club now aged 55 77 years and matched controls undergoing computerized scans the first vertebra both at baseline after 5 years. Separate analyses included data from 23 runners available over entire 5-year period. A decrease mineral density (BMD) time statistically significant controls. Among loss most pronounced those decreasing their habits substantially. At mark, maintained greater BMD. highly correlation found between change BMD average spent (min/week) Furthermore, positively correlated run min/week. We conclude that regular appears reduce age related women men 50 age. However, substantial decreases weight bearing activity are associated important spine.