High-Impact Activity May Be Good for Old Bones
Sampling of senior athletes finds better density with some sports
(HealthDay News) — Playing high-impact sports might help boost bone mineral density in mature athletes.
The finding stemmed from a study of male and female athletes, aged 50 to 93, who took part in the 2005 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, including 560 who competed in high-impact sports such as basketball, road racing, track and field, triathlon and volleyball.
Ultrasound scans revealed that those who participated in high-impact sports had better bone mineral density than people who participated in low-impact sports. The findings appear in the November/December issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Read more…