| Sports and Children with Physical Disabilities by Marķa A. Ocasio-Silva, MD & Kathryn Greaves, MPT |
 The physical, mental and social benefits derived from sports participation for all ages and abilities are widely accepted. Research examining the influence of physical activity, exercise and sports participation on individuals with and without disabilities shows sports: increase muscle strength and flexibility, improve exercise endurance and cardiovascular efficiency, enhance balance, motor development and motor skills, support ..>>read more |
| The Effects of Exercise on Bone Mass Density in Prepubertal Females: Short and Long-Term Effects by Jennifer Hill, MPT, CSCS |
 Fractures associated with osteoporosis are a major health problem among the elderly. A principle cause of these fractures is a reduced bone mass, which can be the result of age-related bone loss and/or failure to achieve sufficient peak mass at maturity (1). Exercise may contribute to the prevention of osteoporosis and fractures by increasing the amount of bone accrued during growth, by reducing the menopause-related and ..>>read more |
