A cross-sectional and 6-year follow-up study of associations between leisure time physical activity and vertebral fracture in adults

Vertebral fractures are common osteoporotic fractures, affecting 2 –46% of the population, causing morbidity and increased risk of mortality. Physical activity has beneficial effects for bone health, including ...

Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - September 17, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Saija Mikkil ä, Giovanna Calogiuri, Nina Emaus and Bente Morseth Tags: Research article Source Type: research