Last Word on Viewpoint: Do we need to change the guideline values for determining low bone mineral density in athletes?

J Appl Physiol (1985). 2022 May 1;132(5):1325-1326. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00227.2022.

Authors

Kristin L Jonvik¹, Monica K Torstveit², Jorunn K Sundgot-Borgen³, Therese Fostervold Mathisen⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Physical Performance, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway.
² Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway.
³ Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway.
⁴ Faculty of Health, Welfare and Organisation, Østfold University College, Oslo, Norway.

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Keywords: Z-scores; bone mineral density; bone stress injury; fractures; low energy availability.

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MeSH terms

Athletes
Bone Diseases, Metabolic*
Humans