Publications by authors named "Akiko Hatsukari"
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- * Findings showed that male runners with low BMD trained more hours and had less varied physical activity compared to those with normal BMD, while female runners with low BMD engaged in more varied activities in middle school but had similar running volumes.
- * The study suggests that to reduce the risk of low BMD, young runners should mix in various sports, avoid focusing too much on long-distance running, and prevent excessive training during their growth phases.
Changes of bone turnover markers and testosterone in Japanese male endurance runners: a pilot study.
J Bone Miner Metab
November 2023
Introduction: The bone metabolism of male endurance runners during a competitive season has been little studied. Furthermore, Japanese runners have a special competitive season. This study aimed to investigate the change of bone turnover markers (BTMs) and other hormones in Japanese male endurance runners.
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