Efficacy of Plyometrics to Increase Bone Mass in Men With Osteopenia
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Osteoporosis, Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology, Rheumatology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 25 - 60 |
| Updated: | 5/5/2014 |
| Start Date: | January 2008 |
| End Date: | June 2013 |
| Contact: | Pamela S Hinton |
| Email: | HintonP@missouri.edu |
| Phone: | 573-882-4137 |
This study will compare the ability of two types of long term (12 months) weight-bearing
exercise treatments (1. high-intensity jumping and 2. weight lifting) to increase bone mass
of the total body, spine and hip in physically active men with osteopenia.
exercise treatments (1. high-intensity jumping and 2. weight lifting) to increase bone mass
of the total body, spine and hip in physically active men with osteopenia.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male
- Age 25-60 years
- No symptoms of disease
- Currently participating in cycling activities an average of 4 hr/wk for the previous
24 months
- Osteopenia of the lumbar spine and/or hip (T score < -1.0 and > -2.5 )
Exclusion Criteria:
- Medications or supplements that affect bone metabolism or prevent exercise
- Previous or current medical condition affecting bone health
- Osteoporosis of the lumbar spine and/or hip (T score > -1.0 or < -2.5)
- Cardiovascular disease
- Metallic implants
- Current smoker
- Current regular participation in high-intensity resistance training and/or
plyometrics
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