Habitual levels of higher, but not medium or low, impact physical activity are positively related to lower limb bone strength in older women: findings from a population-based study using accelerometers to classify impact magnitude

ConclusionsDespite their rarity, habitual levels of higher impacts were positively associated with lower limb bone size and strength, whereas equivalent relationships were not seen for low or medium impacts.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00198-016-3863-5

Source: Osteoporosis International - December 12, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research