Title of article
Comparison of the Levels of Bone Metabolic Markers between Young Female Basketball Players and Non-Athlete Females
Author/Authors
askari ، asra Department of Physical Education and Sports Science - Islamic Azad University, Gorgan Branch , askari ، bobysun Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahr Branch , Farajtabar Behrestaq ، Saqqa Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences - Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahr Branch
From page
47
To page
53
Abstract
Background and objectives: Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue. It is the most common chronic metabolic bone disease. The purpose of this study was to compare the level of bone metabolic markers including parathyroid hormone (PTH), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), calcium, and phosphorus between female basketball players and non-athlete females. Methods: Twelve female professional basketball players (aged 20-35 years) of the Super League of Golestan Province (Iran) were enrolled as the experimental group. Fifteen age-matched non-athlete females were also selected as the control group. Plasma levels of PTH, ALP, calcium, and phosphorus were compared between the study groups. Results: The levels of PTH (p=0.004) and ALP (p=0.001) were significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group. The levels of calcium and phosphorus did not differ significantly between the study groups (p 0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results, it could be stated that performing weight-bearing sports activities such as basketball can improve the density of bone minerals and the factors stimulating bone formation.
Keywords
Parathyroid hormone , alkaline phosphatase , calcium , phosphorus , osteoporosis
Journal title
Medical Laboratory Journal
Journal title
Medical Laboratory Journal
Record number
2752912
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