Water polo is associated with an apparent redistribution of bone mass and density from the lower to the upper limbs
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Water polo is associated with an apparent redistribution of bone mass and density from the lower to the upper limbs. / Kavouras, Stavros A; Magkos, Faidon; Yannakoulia, Mary; Perraki, Maria; Karipidou, Melina; Sidossis, Labros S.
In: European Journal of Applied Physiology, Vol. 97, No. 3, 2006, p. 316-321.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Water polo is associated with an apparent redistribution of bone mass and density from the lower to the upper limbs
AU - Kavouras, Stavros A
AU - Magkos, Faidon
AU - Yannakoulia, Mary
AU - Perraki, Maria
AU - Karipidou, Melina
AU - Sidossis, Labros S
N1 - (Ekstern)
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - The bone response to exercise is site-specific and load-dependent. Recent evidence suggests that an inverse relationship may exist between loaded and unloaded sites, such that the former may benefit at the expense of the latter. The present study examined this possibility in 48 males (21 water polo players, 12 handball players, and 15 sedentary controls). Water polo and handball are alike with respect to the active loading of the upper limbs during overhead throwing; however, the weight-supporting environment of water polo removes the weight-bearing effect from the lower limbs. Bone mineral content (BMC), bone projected area (Ap), and areal bone mineral density (aBMD) of the total body and of various subregions were determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. After adjusting for age, height, and weight, water polo players had higher arms BMC, Ap, and aBMD (by 22.2, 11.1, and 10.5%, respectively; P < 0.05), but lower legs aBMD (-6.3%; P < 0.05) relative to controls. On the contrary, compared to controls, handball players had higher BMC (from 11.8 to 24.3%), Ap (from 5.2 to 11.7%), and aBMD (from 6.4 to 11.9%) for the total body at all sites. Water polo athletes had increased arms and decreased legs aBMD ratios (regional-to-total) than either handball players or sedentary subjects (P < 0.001). Water polo is associated with an apparent redistribution of bone mass and density from the lower to the upper limbs, with no major effects on the rest of the body.
AB - The bone response to exercise is site-specific and load-dependent. Recent evidence suggests that an inverse relationship may exist between loaded and unloaded sites, such that the former may benefit at the expense of the latter. The present study examined this possibility in 48 males (21 water polo players, 12 handball players, and 15 sedentary controls). Water polo and handball are alike with respect to the active loading of the upper limbs during overhead throwing; however, the weight-supporting environment of water polo removes the weight-bearing effect from the lower limbs. Bone mineral content (BMC), bone projected area (Ap), and areal bone mineral density (aBMD) of the total body and of various subregions were determined by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. After adjusting for age, height, and weight, water polo players had higher arms BMC, Ap, and aBMD (by 22.2, 11.1, and 10.5%, respectively; P < 0.05), but lower legs aBMD (-6.3%; P < 0.05) relative to controls. On the contrary, compared to controls, handball players had higher BMC (from 11.8 to 24.3%), Ap (from 5.2 to 11.7%), and aBMD (from 6.4 to 11.9%) for the total body at all sites. Water polo athletes had increased arms and decreased legs aBMD ratios (regional-to-total) than either handball players or sedentary subjects (P < 0.001). Water polo is associated with an apparent redistribution of bone mass and density from the lower to the upper limbs, with no major effects on the rest of the body.
KW - Adolescent
KW - Adult
KW - Bone Density
KW - Bone Remodeling
KW - Bone and Bones/anatomy & histology
KW - Exercise/physiology
KW - Humans
KW - Lower Extremity
KW - Male
KW - Sports
KW - Upper Extremity
U2 - 10.1007/s00421-006-0201-1
DO - 10.1007/s00421-006-0201-1
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 16770467
VL - 97
SP - 316
EP - 321
JO - European Journal of Applied Physiology
JF - European Journal of Applied Physiology
SN - 1439-6319
IS - 3
ER -
ID: 297154683