[Value of physical activity for proper bone mass and bone mineral density attaining in children and adolescents].
Physical activity is an important factor for healthy life of the humans. Its significance regards mostly the developmental age, when natural mobility of the youth prones to the proper growing of the skeleton and is important in the prevention and therapy of many diseases. The advantageous effect of regular physical activity and different sport disciplines on bone mass and density is described. In the young age, puberty is an ideal moment for attaining the maximal bone mass and density gain due to physical exercising. The possible harmful effect of exaggerated physical activity has been shown. It is connected with hormonal disorders - secondary amenorrhea, delay of menarche, increased injuries and BMD loss together with significant body mass reduction.
Bolanowski
Marek
M
Katedra i Klinika Endokrynologii, Diabetologii i Leczenia lzotopami AM we Wrocławiu. bolan@endo.am.wroc.pl
Basiak
Aleksander
A
Bolanowski
Janusz
J
Sutkowski
Krzysztof
K
D000293:Adolescent; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000503:physiopathology; D015519:Bone Density / Q000502:physiology*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008572:Menarche / Q000502:physiology*; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology*; D011627:Puberty / Q000502:physiology*