Bone; body composition and isometric rate of force development are associated in female ballet students and university students

Abstract

The article presents research on the determination of the significance and the association between bone characteristics and isometric strength in ballet dancers in Australia. Results of the study indicate the use of lower limb strength measurements as an alternative method for bone health evaluation, the characteristics and prevention of bone diseases, and the strength of the lower limb of ballet students.

Document Type

Journal Article

Date of Publication

2014

Faculty

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

Publisher

Australian Strength and Conditioning Association

School

School of Exercise and Health Sciences

RAS ID

19444

Comments


Blanco, P., Haff, G. G., Hart, N., Seitz, L., Spiteri, T., Tufano, J., & Nimphius, S. (2O14). Bone; body composition and isometric rate of force development are associated in female ballet students and university students. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 22(5) 106-110. Available here.

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