Physical Activity and Bone Health

Description

As an increasing amount of research on mechanical loading, exercise, and bone health becomes available, there is a growing need to synthesize and clarify the rapidly evolving information. No other resource fills this need better than the timely Physical Activity and Bone Health-the first book of its kind to examine effective exercise as it contributes to bone health. This text is written for all "students" of the human movement sciences with an interest in skeletal structure and function. It compiles a wealth of research literature-from the earliest to the most recent studies-making it a time-saving and essential resource. Physical Activity and Bone Healthwas written by six highly acclaimed authorities in the field, which adds tremendously to its value. Only in this book will you gain access to such broad and balanced perspectives and a diverse knowledge base. Emphasizing exercise and its effect on bone, the book's sections-which can be read in any order-contain current information on these topics :Basic anatomy and physiology of the structure and function of bone. Factors other than exercise that influence bone. Exercising to maintain a healthy skeleton from childhood through old age.The role of exercise in preventing perimenopausal bone loss. Medical issues of bone deterioration.