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Bone mineral content and physical activity.

F Pirnay1, M Bodeux, J M Crielaard

  • 1Sports Medicine, Institute E. Malvoz, University of Liège, Belgium.

International Journal of Sports Medicine
|October 1, 1987
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Intense physical activity, like tennis, significantly increases bone mineral content (BMC) and muscular development, especially in the dominant forearm. Regular exercise enhances bone density and promotes localized adaptations in the locomotor system.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Locomotor system adaptations to intense physical activity are complex.
  • Unilateral sports like tennis provide unique insights into localized musculoskeletal development.
  • Understanding exercise-induced bone density changes is crucial for preventing injuries and optimizing performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the effects of intense, regular physical activity on musculoskeletal adaptations.
  • To examine localized bone mineral content (BMC) and muscular development in professional tennis players compared to sedentary individuals.
  • To investigate the correlation between exercise and bone mineralization.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of ten professional tennis players and age-matched sedentary students.

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  • Measurement of forearm circumference to assess muscular modifications.
  • Isotopic techniques (differential photon attenuation) to determine bone mineral content (BMC) and bone density in the forearm (radius and ulna).

    • Main Results:

    • Professional tennis players exhibited a 13% larger dominant forearm circumference compared to the non-dominant side.
    • Significantly increased bone density was observed in both the dominant and non-dominant forearms of tennis players (e.g., radius BMC 15% higher).
    • Bone mineral content (BMC) differences were noted in both cortical and trabecular bone of the radius and ulna, with no significant asymmetry in the sedentary group.

    Conclusions:

    • Intense and regular physical activity, exemplified by tennis, leads to significant localized musculoskeletal adaptations.
    • Exercise demonstrably enhances bone mineralization and density, highlighting a positive correlation between physical activity and bone health.
    • Further research into specific mechanical constraints that optimize exercise benefits for bone health is warranted.