A comparison of bone mineral density and bone mineral content and soft-tissue composition between male volleyball players and inactive men

Abstract

Introduction: Physical activity is an important environmental factor affecting skeletal remodeling and metabolism. Bone tissue reacts more effectively to dynamic loading than static loading, and the maximum effect is achieved with weight-bearing activity. Therefore, volleyball players are appropriate groups for research on the impact of dynamic loading on different skeletal regions in examined athletes. Aim of the research: To compare bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) and also soft-tissue composition,