Bone density and body composition in newly licenced professional jockeys.

ABSTRACT: The primary objective is the description of bone mineral density (BMD) and body composition in newly licensed jockeys. One in three male, flat jockeys has a very low bone mineral density. Further research is needed to assess the short-term risk of fractures and long-term health implications of these findings.

Introduction

Describe bone mineral density (BMD) and body composition in entry-level male and female, flat and jump jockeys in Great Britain.

Methods

Data was collected on jockeys applying for a professional jockey license between 2013 and 2015. Areal BMD at the spine, femoral neck (FN), total hip and body composition were assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan. We examined differences between BMD and body composition by gender and race type (flat or jum

SUBMITTER: Jackson KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5550520 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature