Effects of backhand stroke styles on bone mineral content and density in postmenopausal recreational tennis players: a cross-sectional pilot investigation
Journal
BMC women's health
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2021-07-29
Author(s)
Abstract
One-handed backhand (OB) and two-handed backhand (TB) styles are commonly used in tennis, but only TB generates loadings on the non-dominant arm and a greater extension torque on the rear leg, leading to a greater axial torque involving rotation of the hip and trunk. The current study investigated whether those effects can further affect bone area (BA), bone mineral content (BMC) and density (BMD) in postmenopausal recreational tennis players.
Subjects
Bone mineral density; Fracture; Lumber; Osteoporosis; Tennis
Publisher
BMC
Type
journal article