Short-termed changes in quantitative ultrasound estimated bone density among young men in an 18-weeks follow-up during their basic training for the Swiss Armed Forces.

Publication

Short-termed changes in quantitative ultrasound estimated bone density among young men in an 18-weeks follow-up during their basic training for the Swiss Armed Forces.

Journal Paper/Review - Apr 6, 2023

Strässle Michael, Grossmann Jonas, Eppenberger Patrick, Faas Alexander, Jerkovic Ivanka, Floris Joël, Öhrström Lena, Akgül Gülfirde, Aldakak Lafi, Rühli Frank J, Bender Nicole, Staub Kaspar

Citation

Strässle M, Grossmann J, Eppenberger P, Faas A, Jerkovic I, Floris J, Öhrström L, Akgül G, Aldakak L, Rühli F, Bender N, Staub K. Short-termed changes in quantitative ultrasound estimated bone density among young men in an 18-weeks follow-up during their basic training for the Swiss Armed Forces. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15205.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

PeerJ 2023; 11

Publication Date

Apr 6, 2023

Issn Electronic

2167-8359

Pages

e15205

Brief description/objective

Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS) methods have been widely used to assess estimated bone density. This study aimed to assess changes in estimated bone density in association with changes in body composition, physical activity, and anthropometry.