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Quantitative computed tomography for measuring bone mineral density in athletes

H Dinç1, G Savci, A Demirci

  • 1KTU Medical School, Department of Radiology, KTU Farabi Hospital, Trabzon 61080, Turkey.

Calcified Tissue International
|June 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Different athletic training significantly boosts vertebral bone mineral density (BMD), especially in weightlifters. Physical activity type is the strongest predictor of bone health, suggesting exercise strategies to prevent fractures.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Bone Physiology
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Bone mineral density (BMD) is crucial for skeletal health and fracture prevention.
  • Athletic training is known to influence bone health, but specific effects of different training modalities on vertebral BMD require detailed investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of diverse training patterns on vertebral trabecular and cortical bone mineral density (BMD) in male athletes.
  • To identify key factors correlating with variations in vertebral BMD among athletes.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative computed tomography (QCT) was used to measure trabecular (tBMD) and cortical (cBMD) of the first three lumbar vertebrae.
  • Study included 51 male athletes (weightlifters, soccer players, wrestlers) and 45 age-matched volunteers.

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  • BMD measurements were correlated with anthropometric data, training variables, and physical activity type using statistical analysis, including MANOVA.

    • Main Results:

    • Athletes exhibited significantly higher vertebral tBMD and cBMD compared to volunteers, with weightlifters showing the greatest increases (tBMD: 44%, cBMD: 18%).
    • Physical activity type was the most significant factor influencing BMD, followed by subject height.
    • Multiple analysis of variance (MANOVA) confirmed physical activity as the sole significant factor affecting both trabecular and cortical BMD.

    Conclusions:

    • Different training patterns exert distinct anabolic effects on vertebral BMD, with a more pronounced impact on trabecular bone.
    • Weight lifting demonstrates the highest anabolic effect on vertebral BMD compared to soccer and wrestling.
    • Findings suggest that exercise strategies can be tailored to enhance vertebral bone health and potentially reduce fracture risk in later life.