Effects of Physical Activity on the Skeleton

Peter Schwarz

Abstract

Physical activity beneficial for the skeleton. However, in the young it has been shown that also genetic predispose to a better outcome of physical training. A longitudinal study among elderly or old people coupling genotyping, physical activity and bone measures might help us to develop more specific training programs for patients in need for physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs.

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