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Effects Of Jump Training On Bone Mineral Density In Young Adult Females, Battogtokh Zagdsuren
Effects Of Jump Training On Bone Mineral Density In Young Adult Females, Battogtokh Zagdsuren
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Physical activity is critical to bone health. However, not all physical activity has optimum effect on bone health and metabolism. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a short term progressive jumping protocol on bone mineral density in college age Asian females. Sixteen participants aged18-28 years enrolled in the study. Participants were assigned to exercise (n=9) and control (n=8) groups. The exercise group completed a two-legged depth jump from an approximate 20cm stepbench followed immediately by a maximum vertical jump using arm swings for five days per week for two weeks. Each depth jump and vertical …