Osteoporosis: What is the Role of Exercise?.

Munnings, Frances

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Publication Date: 1992

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Osteoporosis: What is the Role of Exercise?

Munnings, Frances

Physician and Sportsmedicine, v20 n6 p127-28,30,35-36,38 Jun 1992

Research has not yet identified the best combination of estrogen replacement, calcium, and exercise for fighting osteoporosis, but clinical experience indicates all are needed to prevent the rapid bone loss that occurs in postmenopausal women. Physicians must encourage women to reduce their risk using all available options. (SM)

Descriptors: Disease Control, Exercise Physiology, Females, Health Promotion, Middle Aged Adults, Patient Education, Physical Activity Level, Physical Fitness, Physician Patient Relationship, Preventive Medicine, Primary Health Care

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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