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Project Number: | I21CX001340-01 |
| Title: | Effects of Two Exercise Programs on Bone Strength and Architecture |
| Principal Investigator: | Wendy Kohrt |
| Location: | Denver, CO |
| Congressional District Code: | 1 |
| Research Service: | Clinical Science R&D |
| Project Period: | July 2016 - December 2020 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $0 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$161,992 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Exercise improves areal bone mineral density (aBMD) and is thought to decrease the risk of osteoporosis in older adults. Preventing osteoporosis is of major importance to Veterans since poor bone health can lead to fractures and functional disability. However, not all forms of exercise have the same effect on bone, so investigating the most effective exercises to improve bone strength is warranted. Currently, the exercises shown to influence aBMD typi... |