In the authors' words
“Although usual physical activity did not mitigate bone loss, targeted physical activity regimens should be investigated.”
What was measured
- Bone density No difference found
About the study
- Type
- Cohort study
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, low bone density
- How many
- 961
- How long
- 260 weeks
- Exercise
- General physical activity, Exercise with hormone therapy
- Cited
- 3 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 38019034
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