In the authors' words
“Femoral neck BMD change was only significantly associated with starting calcium supplements (1.3 % p.a, 95%CI +0.49, +2.17) and persistent self-reported change in physical activity levels (0.7% p.a., 95%CI +0.22, +1.22).”
What was measured
- Bone density Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Other, low bone density
- How many
- 470
- How long
- 104 weeks
- Exercise
- General physical activity
- Cited
- 48 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 16430773
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