Ariketa fisikoa hezur-dentsitate mineralaren suspertzaile

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a serious public health disease. An increasing number of people are affected by it and to date, intervention programs are not being effective. Physical activity is a determinant life habit in the accumulation and maintenance of bone mineral. In addition, due to the link between bone and muscle, physical activity plays an important role in the bone and also has effects in the muscle. The Peak Bone Mass achieved at the end of the growth period, plays an essential role in the bone health throughout life. In this article is explained the importance of the physical activity in the promotion and maintenance of the bone mineral accumulation. Taking account the cross-sectional signalling between bone and skeletal muscle and the importance of the age in the bone adaptive response, in the primary prevention of osteoporosis.