A systematic review of the exercise effect on bone health: the importance of assessing mechanical loading in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.

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Abstract

The aims of this systematic review were to determine the general effects of exercise on areal bone mineral density (BMD) in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, and to provide information on the most suitable bone-loading exercise regimens that may improve bone health in this population group.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Menopause

Title: Menopause (New York, N.Y.)

Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

ISSN (Electronic): 1530-0374

ISSN (Print): 1072-3714

Publication date (Electronic): May 22 2017

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[1 ] 1Department of Physical Education and Sport, University of Seville, Seville, Spain 2Department of Exercise Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand 3Department of Surgery, University of Seville, Virgen del Rocío Hospital, Seville, Spain.

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DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000872

PubMed ID: 28538603

SO-VID: 79894434-cf52-41e7-bb88-5d52c1d1d7e6

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