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Revisiting the Debate: Does Exercise Build Strong Bones in the Mature and Senescent Skeleton?

Traditional exercise programs seem to be less osteogenic in the mature and post-mature skeleton compared to the young skeleton. This is likely because of the decline in sensitivity of bone to mechanical loading that occurs with advancing age. Another factor contributing to the apparently diminished...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hughes, Julie M., Charkoudian, Nisha, Barnes, Jill N., Morgan, Barbara J.
Format: Online Article Text
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016
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Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5020082/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27679578
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2016.00369