Citation

Fletcher JA. Clin. J. Sport. Med. 2013; 23(5): 333-338.

Affiliation

Medical Education Program, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine, Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/JSM.0000000000000002

PMID

23989382

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to look at the effects of exercise in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in athletes of all age groups. Recommendations for exercise programs will be discussed as a tool to improve bone health. Medical management of osteoporosis will be reviewed mainly as it pertains to postmenopausal women.

Language: en