In the authors' words
“LTPA does not significantly increase BMD overall in postmenopausal women, yet may help maintain bone mass and exert localized benefits depending on activity type and duration.”
What was measured
- Bone density No difference found
About the study
- Type
- Meta-analysis
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal
- How many
- 9,836
- Exercise
- General physical activity, Tai chi and qigong, Pilates
- Cited
- 1 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 41124891
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