Date of Award
1-1-1994
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Master of Applied Science
Faculty
Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering
First Supervisor
Dr Colin James
Abstract
The aim of this research was to determine if long term training (20 years+) in a high impact weight bearing sport (netball/basketball: NB/88), a low impact weight-bearing sport (running/ field hockey: GEN) and a non weight-bearing sport, swimming (SWI) produced a positive relationship with regional bone mineral density (BMD) and muscle strength. Method: Three groups of perimenopausal athletes (n=20) plus a control group (CON) (n=20) had Total Body BMD and body composition measured by DEXA (Hologic QDR 2000) and isometric strength of dominant arm flexors and leg extensors by a strain tensiometer connected to a strength chair. Differences between groups were determined by ANOVA followed by Scheffe Test and correlations by Pearson r. General characteristics, including age, height, weight and calcium intake showed no statistical differences.
Recommended Citation
Dook, J. (1994). The effect of long term training on the bone mineral density and muscle strength of perimenopausal athletes. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1093