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Body composition and bone mineral density in athletes with a physical impairment.
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- High prevalence of low bone mineral density but normal trabecular bone score in Norwegian elite Para athletes.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2023Article
- The bone mineral density and isokinetic knee strength in amputee soccer players.Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) · 2023Article
- Nutritional Practices and Body Composition of South African National-Level Spinal Cord-Injured Endurance Hand Cyclists.Nutrients · 2022Article
- A review of musculoskeletal adaptations in individuals following major lower-limb amputation.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe impact of the type and the severity of disability on whole-body and regional body composition (BC), and bone mineral density (BMD) must be considered for dietary advice in athletes with a physical impairment (PI). This study aimed to investigate the impact of the type and the severity of disability on BC, the pattern of distribution of fat mass at the regional level, and BMD in athletes with a PI.
methodsForty-two male athletes with spinal cord injury (SCI,
resultsOne-Way Analysis of Variance showed significant differences between the SCI, AMP and AB groups for percentage fat mass (%FM) (
conclusionsIn conclusion, the type of disability and, partly, the severity of PI impact on BC and BMD in athletes with a PI. Nutritionists, sports medicine doctors, clinicians, coaches and physical conditioners should consider athletes with SCI or AMP separately. Athletes with a PI would benefit from specific nutrition and training programs taking into account the type of their disability.
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