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01-04-2017 | Original Article

Comparison of bone mineral density in adolescent male soccer and basketball players

Authors: Tarmo Jallai, Katre Maasalu, Tatjana Kums, Jaan Ereline, Helena Gapeyeva, Mati Pääsuke

Published in: Sport Sciences for Health | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this study was to compare bone mineral density (BMD) in adolescent male basketball (BB) and soccer (S) players.

Methods

The study included Estonian national youth league level participants: 12 BB (16.3 ± 0.7 years, 186.8 ± 6.6 cm, 80.9 ± 11.9 kg) and 15 S players (16.0 ± 0.3 years, 178.5 ± 8.1 cm, 66.3 ± 6.8 kg). All participants had a history of 7.9 ± 2.9 years of training, with training loads of 9.2 ± 1.8 h per week. Body composition and BMD were determined by dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).

Results

BB were significantly taller, heavier and had greater lean body mass (LBM) compared to S. No significant (P < 0.05) differences existed in age, body fat %, sports participation, and weekly training load. BB had significantly (P < 0.05) greater BMD values in total body, lumbar spine, right arm, left arm, right leg, right femur, right femoral neck, and right femoral shaft compared to S. The biggest between-groups difference (P < 0.001) existed in upper extremities (25–28%). LBM was the main determinant for all BMD variables.

Conclusions

Regular participation in basketball and soccer practice in adolescent males is associated with enhanced BMD in loaded sites specific to demands of the sport. Basketball practice seems to have higher impact on non-weight bearing bones, compared to soccer.

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Title: Comparison of bone mineral density in adolescent male soccer and basketball players
Authors: Tarmo Jallai
Katre Maasalu
Tatjana Kums
Jaan Ereline
Helena Gapeyeva
Mati Pääsuke
Publication date: 01-04-2017
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: Sport Sciences for Health / Issue 1/2017
Print ISSN: 1824-7490
Electronic ISSN: 1825-1234
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-016-0334-5

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Comparison of bone mineral density in adolescent male soccer and basketball players

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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