This review proposes that physical inactivity could be considered a behavior selected by
evolution for resting, and also selected to be reinforcing in life-threatening situations in …

Abstract Lifestyle choices influence 20–40% of adult peak bone mass. Therefore,
optimization of lifestyle factors known to influence peak bone mass and strength is an …

Abstract Cosponsoring Associations: The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the
European Society of Endocrinology, and the Pediatric Endocrine Society. This guideline was …

Protecting the health of the athlete is a goal of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The IOC convened an expert panel to update the 2005 IOC Consensus Statement on the …

The skeleton shows greatest plasticity to physical activity-related mechanical loads during
youth but is more at risk for failure during aging. Do the skeletal benefits of physical activity …

Peripheral quantitative computed tomography provides an automatical scan analysis of
trabecular and cortical bone compartments, calculating not only their bone mineral density …

Background Physical activity improves bone strength and reduces the risk for osteoporotic
fractures. However, there are substantial gaps in our knowledge as to when, how and how …

Background: Atrophy and fatty-infiltration of lower-extremity muscle after spinal cord injury
(SCI) predisposes individuals to metabolic disease and related mortality. Objectives: To …

The purpose of this narrative review was to investigate the key determinants of
musculoskeletal health in childhood and adolescence, with particular attention to the role of …

Osteoporosis in premenopausal women and men younger than 50 years is challenging to
diagnose and treat. There are many barriers to optimal management of osteoporosis in …