ReviewSports health2026
Effects of Taekwondo on Bone Mineral Density: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Short-term Interventions and Long-term Participation.
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Abstract
contextTaekwondo provides impact and multidirectional loading, but its effects on bone mineral density (BMD) across life stages remain uncertain.
objectiveTo evaluate femoral, spinal, and whole-body BMD after short-term taekwondo interventions and long-term participation. DATA SOURCES: PubMed, Web of Science, KISS, RISS, DBpia, CNKI, and Wanfang Data were searched from inception through July 22, 2026. STUDY SELECTION: Controlled studies of healthy participants reporting dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry-derived BMD after 8 to 16 weeks of training or ≥2 years of participation. STUDY
designSystematic review and meta-analysis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2. DATA EXTRACTION: Two reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias. Random-effects models generated mean differences (MDs) with 95% CIs; life-stage-specific analyses were primary.
resultsA total of 18 studies involving 820 participants were included: 8 short-term randomized controlled trials and 10 cross-sectional studies of long-term participation. Long-term participants had higher femoral-region BMD among children and adolescents (MD, 0.15 g/cm
conclusionTaekwondo may support site-specific skeletal health, particularly femoral neck BMD during growth. Evidence in middle-aged and older adults remains limited, long-term associations are vulnerable to residual confounding, and an effective training dose cannot yet be defined.
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