The effect of swimming and type of stroke on bone metabolism in competitive adolescent swimmers: a pilot study

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AKGÜL S., KANBUR N., CİNEMRE Ş. A., KARABULUT E., DERMAN O.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.45, no.4, pp.827-832, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-1408-9
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.827-832
  • Keywords: Adolescent, bone mineral density, competitive athlete, swimming, swimming stroke, VITAMIN-D DEFICIENCY, MINERAL DENSITY, OFFICIAL POSITIONS, LOADING SPORTS, OSTEOPOROSIS, CHILDREN, RISK, DENSITOMETRY, PREVENTION, GIRLS
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/aim: Physical activity plays a key role in increasing and preserving bone mineral density (BMD). Effects on bone development associated with various nonweight-bearing sporting activities, such as swimming, are controversial. Different strokes used in swimming may also present as another factor. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of swimming and type of stroke on BMD in competitive adolescent athletes.